Compared with other animals, snakes are believed to be below ____ in intelligence.
#17885
A
average
B
common
C
ordinary
D
usual
The sports meeting of our school all of us had looked forward to _________ in _________ fine weather, which was beyond our expectation.
#17886
A
falling; so
B
fell; such
C
falling; such
D
fell; so
While intelligent people can often _____ the complex, a fool is more likely to complicate the simple.
#17887
A
sacrifice
B
simplify
C
substitute
D
survive
As Britain’s first and only female Prime Minister, Thatcher was famous for her_____ style, and thus she was called the“Iron Lady”.
#17888
A
constant
B
tough
C
rough
D
mild
The listeners were much than hoped. There were so many tickets left.
#17889
A
fewer
B
larger
C
more
D
less
It is normal for students to feel_____ before the examination even though they have prepared well.
#17890
A
serious
B
anxious
C
energetic
D
awful
---Could you help me take care of my pet dog on the 19th?--- I’m afraid I’m not that day.
#17891
A
vacant
B
sufficient
C
available
D
convenient
-How can we get to the airport? It’s too far and too expensive to take a taxi.-Don’t worry. There is a ________bus service to the airport.
#17892
A
regular
B
general
C
normal
D
Usual
Mothers love children, which is a(n) _______fact in spite of cultural differences.
#17893
A
artificial
B
foolish
C
universal
D
amazing
We do hope that one day the Chinese language will become a __________ language, that is, everyone in the world will communicate in it.
#17894
A
common
B
universal
C
popular
D
sensitive
While there are clear signs of a _______ recovery in the global economy, the country still faces a very difficult situation.
#17895
A
formal
B
raw
C
modest
D
thorough
Landing safely in bad weather is a _______ task for any pilot, and even the smallest error can lead to a disaster.
#17896
A
tricky
B
secure
C
significant
D
easy
As the party was very informal, Jack stood there looking stiff and in his formal dress.
#17897
A
comfortable
B
awkward
C
convenient
D
surprising
Hearing the loud noise,the boy looked out of the window,__________.
#17898
A
surprised and nervously
B
surprising and nervous
C
surprised and nervous
D
surprisingly and nervously
As a manager, I know my emotions will affect people around me, so I’m going to make a _______ effort to be more cheerful.
#17899
A
precious
B
curious
C
mysterious
D
conscious
It may not be a great suggestion. But before ______one is put forward, we’ll make do with it.
#17900
A
a good
B
a better
C
the best
D
a best
From his ______ look, I could see that he didn't believe what I said.
#17901
A
amazing
B
amaze
C
amazed
D
amazement
There was no good news still, and as time went by, he got _______ .
#17902
A
disappointed and disappointed
B
disappointing and disappointing
C
more and more disappointed
D
more and more disappointing
I am _____ to hear the _____ news that my brother has passed the driving test.
#17903
A
delighted; delight
B
delighted; delightful
C
delightful; delighting
D
delightful; delighted
The player was ____ to win the 110-meter hurdle, but he fell to the ground and missed the chance.
#17904
A
possible
B
probable
C
likely
D
maybe