What has John been busy ____ since he retired ____ politics?

A.with; from                      B. with doing; to          C. in; form                  D. at; into

 We offered our congratulations ____ his passing the college entrance exams. 

A. at                           B. on                          C. for                         D. of

When ____ help, one often says "Thank you" or "It's kind of you".

A.offering 　　　　　　　　 B. to offer 　　　　　　　　 C. to be offered 　　　　 D. offered

--How often do you eat out?　　　　　　　

--____, but usually once a week.

A.Have no idea B. It depends C. As usual D. Generally speaking

 When you're in school there are lots of ____ for meeting people of all kinds.

A.opportunities            B. reasons                   C. speeches                 D. receptions

I ____ four universities and was accepted by all of them.

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

 --The manager kept his word and ____ my salary today. 

--What good news! Congratulations!

A.rose                        B. raised                            C. reduced                  D. cut

 His father is a ____ doctor; now he stays at home.

A.retire                              B. retiring                    C. retired                    D. retirement

 On my arrival at the company, I was ____.

A. received a warm reception                                   B. friendly received      

C. held a warm reception                                         D. given a friendly reception

 The cost of living in Glasgow is among the lowest in Britain, ____ the quality of life is probably one of the highest.

A.since                              B. when                             C. as                          D. while