________ the quickening pace of life, competition goes increasingly fierce in all respects of life, bringing great pressure as well as plentiful chances to everyone.
A.In spite of | B.By means of |
C.On account of | D.In terms of |
— I don’t feel like going to the sports meet next week. There are too many excellent athletes.
— It is foolish of you to _______ trying.
A.give in | B.give up | C.give off | D.give away |
— Did you return the book to me? Why can’t I find it anywhere?
— ________. You were writing a letter at your desk at that time.
A.I will give it to you | B.I did give it to you |
C.I had given it to you | D.I do give it to you |
The old worker _______ a very practical plan at the meeting yesterday, but it was turned down by the manager.
A.put off | B.put on | C.put up | D.put forward |
— Were you caught in the heavy rain this morning?
— Yes, I was. _______ had I left home than it began to rain dogs and cats.
A.No sooner | B.Seldom | C.Hardly | D.Never |
As citizens of our country, it is our duty and responsibility to _______ the legal rights of our own in the election.
A.stand up for | B.stand out | C.stand by | D.stand up |