A lot of people died________the terrible earthquake in Japan this year.
| A．with regard to | B．as a consequence of |
| C．in the course of | D．on the ground of |
The young man _______in studying paid no attention to the outside world.
| A．involved | B．involving | C．to be involved | D．being involved |
Every possible means _______to prevent the air pollution, but the sky is still not clear.
| A．is used | B．are used | C．has been used | D．have been used |
The doctor had almost lost hope at one point, but the patient finally______.
| A．pulled out | B．pulled through | C．pulled up | D．pulled over |
All the neighbors admire this family_______ the parents are treating their child like a friend.
| A．why | B．where | C．which | D．that |
—Were you all frightened at the sound of the fire alarm?
— No. Everyone stayed _______ and obeyed the police.
| A．quiet | B．calm | C．silent | D．peaceful |