Education _______ whi metimes can’t help ________ into buying something they don’t really need.

       A. intended for             B. intended to               C. was intended for              D. was intended to

The reason for his success is ______ he worked very hard.

     A. why               B. that              C. whether          D. how

 He offered to _____ her a hand as the suitcase was too heavy for her to carry.

　　A. lend    B. help    C. show    D. loan

The thieves _____ him _____ in the park, took his wallet and escaped.

　　A. held .. back      B. held .. up 　C. held .. on        D. held .. out

All too _____ it was time to go back to school after the glorious summer holidays.

　　A. often    B. fast    C. soon    D. late

 Bill is not a fast runner and he doesn't have a chance of winning the marathon, but he will _____ the race even if he finishes last.

　　A. keep on    B. keep to    C. stick out    D. stick to

 He hated the war so much that he decided to leave the army _____.

　　A. for long    B. once in a while 　　C. for good    D. once upon a time

 He has recently _____ chess to provide himself with some relaxation.

　　A. taken on B. taken up  C. held on D. held up

This album is _____ as it was the only one ever signed by the President.

　　A. unusual    B. unique    C. rare    D. special

 We made plans for a visit but _____ difficulties with the car prevented it.

　　A. consequent     B. subordinate

　　C. substantial    D. subsequent