--- It was ____________ for man to work in the forest, especially for a woman, like Jane Goodle.

--- Yes, I can’t agree more. It is said that only after her mother came to help her _______ focus on her project.

A. abnormal, was she able to                                                    B. uncommon, she was able to

C. unusual, was she able to                                             D. extraordinary, she was able to

I _________ an old photo while __________ my album, which reminded me of my happy childhood.

A. came across, looking through                                    B. came about, looking up                  

C. came along, looking down     upon                            D. came up with, looking into

--- Some more wine?

--- Thank you. __________. I have to drive home.

A. With pleasure                 B. That would be nice        C. I’d rather not                   D. Just what I need

 Not ______ openly may make one’s point confusing, while careless words are ______ to hurt others’ feelings.

A. to speak, possible B. speak, probable              C. speaking, likely               D. spoken, sure

___________, the northerners are fond of dumplings while the southerners are fond of rice.

A. In common                      B. In total                     C. In general                        D. In particular

 People in China don’t like hugging each other when meeting, which _________ a common __________ in some European countries.

A. are, practice                   B. is; exercise                      C. are; exercise                   D. is; practice

One third of our school _________ covered by trees, while the majority of our students ________ girls.

A. is, is                                  B. are; are                            C. is; are                               D. are; is

--- What do you suppose made her worried?

--- _________ a new cell phone.

A. Lose                                  B. Lost                                   C. Losing                               D. Because of losing

--- You did very well at the meeting, Black.

   --- Well, I regret ___________ that to the boss.

A. say                                    B. to say                                C. said                                   D. saying

 --- Let’s have a rest.

   --- Not now. I don’t want to stop _________ now.

A. studying                           B. to study                            C. for studying                  D. studied