Do you think it _________ to argue with them? The question is not worthy_________.

  A.worth; discussing                       B. worthwhile; to be discussed

  C.worthy; to discuss                      D. worth; to be discussed

The new manager had a bad cold, and _________ couldn’t come to the party.

  A.besides             B. because      C. however          D. therefore

—Your brother was brave enough to tell the truth in public.

  ---Yes, and he will never regret_________ that. I admire him so much.

  A.to do               B. to be doing      C. to have done     D. having done

The best way Tom thought of_________ his strength is to run for 30 minutes every day.

  A.building up         B. to build up      C. build up         D. being built up

If we_________ sunlight_________ a dry leaf with a piece of glass, it may start burning.

  A.work; out               B. carry; out       C. focus; on            D. concentrate; on

The government has taken a series of measures to _________ people’s needs in our country, which has provided good opportunities for many companies.

  A.explain             B.expand            C. export               D. expect

—It’s too hot.

  ---Let’s open the windows to allow the air to_________.

  A.pass                    B. cross            C. circle               D. circulate

--- _________?

  ---He was one of the most famous scientists in the world.

  A.what did Edison look like

  B.Why was Edison so famous

  C.How would you describe Edison

  D.What were Edison’s strengths

Servants, as employment that attracts more and more people, are not_________ as they were in the past.

  A.looked down upon                        B. carried on

  C.paid attention to                       D. referred to

Harry wants to bring his family to_________ place where all of them can lead_________ peaceful life and be happy, but he can’t find it.

  A.a;a             B. a; the               C. the; a               D. /; the