The war ____ because neither side would give in to the other.
A. broke down B. broke out C. gave up D. gave away
He found it impossible to please his boss; ____, he quit the well-paid job.
A. however B. even so C. otherwise D. thus
The government is doing whatever they can to ____ the bird flu from spreading.
A. prevent B. promote C. prepare D. predict
A good diet and some moderate exercise are ____ to good health.
A. adventurous B. approximate C. fundamental D. balanced
The meeting went on in such a friendly ____ that everything was settled ahead of schedule.
A. scenery B. religion C. curiosity D. atmosphere
--- I’m very sorry for shouting at you in the meeting.
--- ____! What’s the big deal?
A. How dare you B. Forget it C. Don’t mention it D. You must be crazy
