(2012年浙江卷，2)The development of industry has been ________ gradual process throughout ________human existence，from stone tools to modern technology.
| A．不填；the |
| B．the；a |
| C．a；不填 |
| D．a；a |
The Department is also deeply _____ in various improvement schemes.
| A．connected | B．included | C．involved | D．implied |
---- Anne acts in an unfriendly way. ----- I think she is _____ than unfriendly.
| A．shyer | B．shy | C．more shy rather | D．more shy |
He is a very honest official and never _____ any gifts from the people who sought his help.
| A．accepted | B．received | C．took up | D．excepted |
Too many hotels have been built and this has _____ prices, making holidays cheaper.
| A．cut short | B．cut out | C．cut off | D．cut down |
The number of tickets _____ will be determined by the size of the stadium.
| A．adaptable | B．acceptable | C．advisable | D．available |