I am determined to have a try ______ it means risking losing everything.
A.now that B.as though C.as long as D.even though
Joining the company as a clerk (职员), he got rapid promotion (晋升), and ______ working as a manager.
A.ended up B.came across C.settled for D.focused on
In my school, English is compulsory (必修) for all students, but French and Spanish are ___.
A.special B.optional C.typical D.individual
It is agreed that ______ widely is one of the most effective ways to enlarge our vocabulary.
A.reading B.read C.reads D.having read
The twins, who ______ their homework, were allowed to play badminton outside.
A.will finish B.finish C.have finished D.had finished
The chairman remained silent ______ the whole debate.
A.from B.while C.with D.throughout
