It is __________ to spend money on preventing illnesses by promoting healthy living rather than spending on trying to make people ___________ after they are ill.
A. good … good B. well … better C. better … better D. better … good
--- They are quiet, aren’t they?
--- Yes. They are accustomed ____________ at meals.
A. to talk B. to not talk C. to talking D. to not talking
--- Why do you suggest we buy a new machine?
--- Because the old one has been damaged ___________.
A. beyond reach B. beyond repair C. beyond control D. beyond description
It is often said that the joy of traveling is __________ in arriving at your destination ___________ in the journey itself.
A. / … but B. / … or C. not … or D. not … but
--- It shouldn’t take long to clear up after the party if we all volunteer to help.
--- That’s right. _____________.
A. Many hands make light work B. Something is better than nothing
C. The more, the merrier D. The sooner begin, the sooner done
--- I can’t repair these until tomorrow, I’m afraid.
--- That’s OK, there’s ____________.
A. no problem B. no wonder C. no doubt D. no hurry
