On this day 232 years ago, the states _______ still arguing about what the new country should be called. Today, however, the United States _______ known all over the world as the most powerful country in the world.
| A．are, is | B．are, are |
| C．were, is | D．was, are |
It is not right for parents to give ______ their children want.
| A．whatever |
| B．no matter what |
| C．whichever |
| D．no matter which |
It is the custom for people to get together on New Year’s Eve, ______ fun with each other.
| A．making |
| B．getting |
| C．having |
| D．amusing |
They are not only a source of ______, but also an important way of learning.
| A．amusement |
| B．connection |
| C．happiness |
| D．progress |
Teachers assign homework for ______ purposes. In some cases, teachers seek to review and solidify materials being covered in class.
| A．high |
| B．various |
| C．ordinary |
| D．temporary |
-Peter has been eating sweets all day.
-No ______ he is not hungry.
| A．doubt |
| B．use |
| C．wonder |
| D．way |