When their children lived far away from them, these old people felt ________ from the world.
A.carried away B.broken down
C.cut off D.brought up
—Is it true that Mike refused an offer from Yale University yesterday?
—Yeah, but I have no idea _____________ he did it; that’s one of his favorite universities.
A.when B.why
C.that D.how
If you don’t understand something, you may research, study, and talk to other people _______ you figure it out.
A.because B.though
C.until D.since
(2016·天津)The weather forecast says it will be cloudy with a slight _____ of rain later tonight.
A. effect B. sense
C. change D. chance
Facing up to your problem ________ running away from them is the best approach to working things out.
A.more than B.rather than
C.along with D.or rather
(2015·重庆) Like ancient sailors, birds can find their way__________ the sun and the stars.
A. used B. having used
C. using D. use