Most of us value our time, but some of us treat it ________ it had no value 
at all.
A. even if B. as long as C. even so D. as though
I can’t pretend ________ happy when I am not.
A. to be 
B. to have been C. being D. having been
Peter ________ at this job since he graduated from college.
A. is employed B. was employed C. has been employed D. had been employed
－What do you think of my new dress?
－________, I don’t think the color suits you.
A. As a result B. To be honest C. Anyhow D. However
In my opinion, more importance should be ________ to developing students’ abilities to solve problems.
A. devoted B. applied C. compared D. attached
Mother keeps telling me not to waste money because money is difficult ________ nowadays.
A. earned B. earning C. to earn D. to be earned
