We can get over the trouble _______ we depend on our own country.（ ）
| A． |
as much as |
B． |
as far as |
C． |
as soon as |
D． |
as long as |
During the 16th century，Europe saw rich developments in science，medicine and the arts.People had to "invent" words ________ new ideas.
| A． |
to express |
B． |
expresses |
C． |
express |
You and I are lucky as we've ________ had to worry about finding clean water.
| A． |
often |
B． |
usually |
C． |
never |
________ English has a history of over 2，500 years，the first English dictionary didn't appear until the 17th century.
| A． |
Because |
B． |
Although |
C． |
Unless |
The minute the alarm clock ________，I got up and took a quick shower.
| A． |
went by |
B． |
went out |
C． |
went off |
Remember to use sunglasses to stop the sun from ________ directly in your eyes.
| A． |
shine |
B． |
shining |
C． |
to shine |