Many outside the US continue to see the country as one of opportunities , and despite being in a tough economic position , research shows many young Americans would ________it as well.
A. submit to B. contribute to
C. object to D. subscribe to
Our plane delayed taking off as we ran into a storm. We were ________ for several hours at the airport, waiting for the storm to clear up.
A. figured out B. built up C. held up D. taken off
After years of learning Chinese, I still can’t understand everything , particularly in the rural areas. These are my most ______moment---when I can’t understand what people say.
A. sceptical B. awesome C. optional D. Awkward
Built mainly on natural resources , the prosperity of the city was _______ and its economy almost collapsed when coal prices began to fall in 2012.
A. sensitive B. flexible C. fragile D. Subtle
It is some time since the two parties came into conflict with each other , and now leaders of both sides are _________ a settlement of the dispute.
A. consulting B. negotiating
C. promising D. Reasoning
Since the day it was founded , the Venus Orchestra , known as the “the most beautiful orchestra in the world ”, has _________ the attention of professional critics , music lovers , and a wide range of audience.
A. approved B. assumed C. accumulated D. Arrested