—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
--- Jack, I’d like to have your opinions about my written report.
--- _______. But I have one suggestion.
A.That’s a good idea B.You are too modest
C.It looks fine to me D.You should check it first
Unless some extra money________, the theatre will be close.
A.was found B.finds
C.is found D.found
______the nurses want a pay increase, they want reduced hours as well.
A.Not do only B.Do not only C.Only not do D.Not only do
Caroline doesn’t have a gift for music, but she ________ it with hard work.
A.goes back on B.takes away from C.makes up for D.catches up with
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Rivers are one of our most important natural resources. Many of the world’s great cities are located on rivers and almost every country has at least one river 1. (flow) through it, which plays an important part in the lives of 2. (it) people.
Since the beginning of history, people 3. (use) rivers for transportation. The Yellow River and Changliang River play a large role in China. The Mississippi, the 4. (long) one in the United States ever influenced the American people 5. (great) in history. The lifeline of Egypt is the Nile. Rivers provide fresh water 6. drink, grow crops, make electricity and chances to have fun for those 7. live along their banks.
8. the cities grow in size and industries increase in number, the river water is severely being polluted. It urges all countries to make 9. (decide) and take immediate action to stop it from 10. (pollute) any more.