Little Jerry was interested in stories about outer space exploration, so he gave all his pocket money to his brother ________ the novel based on such a story.
A. in favor of B. in exchange for
C. in return for D. in place of
_______ the fact that she failed to win the Best Female Athlete Award, Li Na was presented with Laureus Academy Exceptional Achievement Award, _______ her achievements in the court.
A. Due to; confirming B. In terms of; confirmed
C. Apart from; confirmed D. In spite of; confirming
As far as I am concerned, a good plan must be ______ so that it can adapt to some necessary changes.
A. flexible B. fragile
C. faithful D. firm
At the meeting, all the employees were required not to________ any important details before it was made public.
A. try out B. make out
C. let out D. break out
—Dad, I feel very nervous with the competition approaching.
—________. It is an honor to take part in it.
A. Take your time B. Take it easy
C. No problem D. It's hard to say
If Peter ________ harder in the senior high school, he would be a college student now, too.
A. had worked B. have worked
C. should work D. worked