Contrary to popular belief, the ants, hardworking ________ they are, have their time for play.
A. because B. while C. as D. where
Competed in 1891, in ________ was known as The Gilded Age, the fivestory mansion is now owned by a famous actor who decides to stage a special production of Shakespeare's Hamlet.
A. that B. what C. which D. it
She said her ________ is enough to support her in later years and that her only hope is that her son can visit regularly. After all she had not much time left.
A. pension B. benefit C. allowance D. bonus
I hope that we will be able to make it through the tough times and back to the business of working together ________ our common goals.
A. on behalf of B. in honor of C. on top of D. in search of
Due to the reform and openingup, our living conditions, undoubtedly, have improved ________ over the past decades.
A. considerately B. approximately C. appropriately D. considerably
As a(n) ________ and effective method, expressway noise barrier is a primary measure used to reduce traffic noise.
A. correctional B. flexible C. economical D. investigative
