With his diligent work _______ a high reputation across the world, Kobe’s influence has expanded beyond the game of basketball.
A.to earn B.has earned C.earned D.earning
In this world there are only two tragedies. One is not getting _______ one wants, and the other is getting it.
A.that B.what C.which D.where
The minister warned that any civil servant not at his desk faced immediate _______.
A.compensation B.abortion C.innovation D.suspension
It’s said that the president’s absence has _______ wide concerns and guesses.
A.caught up on B.stood up for C.given rise to D.held on to
As Zhong Nanshan puts it, a surgical mask is enough _______ one uses it for daily protection.
A.unless B.before C.if D.since
—Jim, what’s the result of the final?
—Believe it or not, China _______ beat its strong opponent France.
A.narrowly B.casually C.manually D.typically
