Many thought that after starring in the immensely popular drama, Nirvana in Fire, Hu Ge would____and actively seek new roles.
A. make a mountain out of a molehill.
B. have too many irons in the fire.
C. strike while the iron is hot
D. D. put the cart before the horse
— Your car should be ready next Tuesday.
— We were ____ hoping you'd be able to do it by this Friday.
A. still B. rather C. always D. even
So far, only one man has ____a theory that seems to fit all the facts.
A. come up with B. put up with
C. lined up with D. caught up with
— Do you think I'm a good surfer?
— Of course! I____ you earlier. You made it look so easy, graceful even.
A. am watching B. was watching
C. have watched D. had watched
At the end of the historic area, Wilmington displayed its____ as a working port city: large ware-houses and a few other dated office buildings.
A. achievement B. reputation C. character D. standard
____ an increase in foreign legal conflicts, China is expected to see the number continue to rise.
A. To witness B. Being witnessed
C. Witnessed D. Having witnessed