Dressed in a newly-bought skirt , _________.

A.I could hardly recognize her           B. nobody could recognize her

C. she could hardly be recognized by me   D. there was nobody who could recognize her

 To tell you the truth, I think it is you, ________Mr. Smith, ________.

      A. less than; which are to be blamed    B. rather than; that are to blame

     C. other than; that is to blame               D. more than; who is to blame

 ________ the global economy is showing signs of recovery, many developing countries are still suffering.

      A. As                 B. Where                  C. How                      D. While

---It is not a secret that CEOs of major companies earn a large amount each year.

  --- I agree. ____ the hard economic times, it seems that their salaries have remained the same.

  A. Apart from         B. Thanks to             C. Regardless of      D. In regard to

 With the development of modern agriculture and industry, ____ waste are created every day.

A. a large quantity of  B. large quantities of   C. a large number of   D. large numbers of

 ---How do you respond when ________ whether your girlfriend or wife looks fat?

  --- Never say what you think. She just wants some reassurance(肯定) from you that she’s attractive.

A. asking              B. to ask                   C. asked                   D. being asked

When we talk about someone’s personality , we mean the ways ________ he or she acts, speaks , thinks and feels that make that person different from others.

  A. how                   B. /                           C. which                    D. why

A new study suggests that the more teenagers watch television,_______ develop depression(抑郁癥) as young adults.

  A. the more likely they are to          B. the more likely they are

C. they are the more likely to              D. the more likely are they

---Does tiredness or inadequate sleep cause dark circles under eyes?

---Lack of sleep will _______ making your skin look pale , and this will make your circles look darker.

  A. come up            B. show up                C. end up                        D. take up

 ---Do you know how this disabled man succeeded in running such a big company?

  --- I don’t know , but I think he __________ many difficulties.

  A. could have gone through              B. must have gone through

  C. might go through                      D. need go through