The manager is now in need of a capable assistant that he can ________ to take care of problems in his absence.
A.count on B.count in C.count up D.count out
Now, I doubt if there’s anybody here who is indifferent between the choices, indifferent _______the choice between these two lives.
A.in favor of B.in honor of
C.in place of D.in regard to
-I’m reading Cultural Perplexity in Agonized Travel by Yu Qiuyu these days.
-I like the book! It brings me to places I might not ________ have been either in thoughts or reality.
A.regardless B.otherwise C.therefore D.anyhow
Having a brother or sister protects adolescents against negative feelings such as loneliness and guilt, but they also have to learn to ___________and to control their emotions.
A.compete B.compensate
C.comprehend D.compromise
Katherine is not ________ in the way to treat her children. Sometimes she is too hard on them and sometimes she just ignores what they do.
A.conventional B.consistent C.considerate D.controversial
-What did he do in return for free ________ and food offered by the kind couple?
-He helped their son with his lessons.
A.conservation B.occupation C.accommodation D.immigration