The pressure ______ causes Americans to be energetic, but it does put them under a constant emotional strain.

A. to compete B. competing

C. to be competed D. having competed

Time is valuable. We have to _____ every minute of each day.

A. assess B. reserve C. appreciate D. approach

The soldiers are well _____ with food and clothing.

A.supplied B. offered C. given D. supported

When asked his attitude towards the case, he just answered, “No ______”.

A. way B. comment C. opinion D. reason

Since the couple were laid off, the ________ of their family have become worse and worse.

A. setting B. environment

C. circumstances D. surroundings

With the popularity of the Internet banking, it is becoming more convenient to ________ a business credit card for personal use online.

A. apply for B. look for

C. pay for D. search for

________, I have never seen anyone who’s as capable as John.

A. As long as I have traveled

B. Now that I have traveled so much

C. Much as I have traveled

D. As I have traveled much

First impressions are the most lasting. After all, you never get ______second chance to make ______ first impression.

A. a; the B. the; the C. a; a D. the; a

The shooting centre is about 50 kilometers ______Beijing.

A. south of B. in south of

C. the south of D. southern of

Progress so far has been very good. ______, we are sure that the project will be completed on time.

A. Therefore B. Otherwise

C. However D. Besides