_____ we have specific tasks to do, our leader makes sure we don’t lose sight of the big picture.
A.Until B.Unless C.Although D.Whether
—It’s said that Johnson will be promoted to senior manager next week.
— Cool! He is well suited to the role _____ his years of hard work and experience.
A.by virtue of B.by order of C.in case of D.in favour of
The city has its pleasures, but Christine wished _____ for the quiet of country life.
A.even B.thus C.either D.instead
You can read about other countries, but there’s no _____ for visiting them yourself.
A.compensation B.criterion C.sacrifice D.substitute
What ____ an excellent player from an average one is that the former learns from his errors, while the latter repeats them.
A.defines B.describes C.differentiates D.discourages
We all have times of insecurity in life, _____ there is nothing to do but bravely face the feelings of doubt.
A.which B.when C.where D.that