The reform and opening-up policy, which has been very successful, remains _______, and will play a greater role in the future development.
A. a sacred cow B. a confidential source
C. a white elephant D. a wet blanket
—It’s said that your boss will give you a fat raise soon.
—She’s very _______ with promises but much less with money.
A. acquainted B. tough
C. thrilled D. liberal
Member consumers of our store can enjoy some discounts _______ their membership cards when shopping.
A. in celebration of B. with reference to
C. on presentation of D. for submission to
Parents’ top priority is to help their kids develop the ability to show _______ in their choices of friends.
A. combination B. admiration
C. inspiration D. discrimination
In order to enhance market competitiveness, we welcome any comments from consumers, favourable or _______.
A. rather B. regardless
C. otherwise D. though
—I pressed the button just now, but no copies came out.
—The machine _______ well. You must have made an error in operation.
A. runs B. ran
C. had run D. has run
