While many Brits like nothing better than spending their Sunday cutting the grass, some are happy just to sit under the _____ of the trees and enjoy the beauty of the world.
A.atmosphere
B.branches
C.campus
D.strength
_____ the wind and the rain, I still enjoy working outside in the world.
A.By
B.Except
C.Through
D.Despite
Although modern technology could help produce more crops, these terraces still mean a lot to the local people _____ traditions hold much value.
A.for whom
B.of whom
C.for which
D.of which
The secretary arranged a _____ time and place for the applicants to have an interview.
A.convenient
B.public
C.poisonous
D.creative
Lawyers help people and ________ by others.
A.respects B.is respected C.are respected D.respect
Although technology has changed the way we _____ friends, the meaning of friendship and our longing for friends remain the same.
A.type
B.ignore
C.acquire
D.postpone
