I’ve been told that the medical team, ______ five doctors and ten nurses, _______ sent to the flood-stricken area.

A. consisted of; are to be         B. is consisted of; will be

C. consisting of; is to be           D. consists of; will be

Chinese handwriting is an important part of our culture, so young people are required to _____ handwriting.

A. break down      B. put forward          C. pick out                        D. take up

This basketball team had lots of excellent players, so its fans never expected that it ____ have failed in the final.

A. must          B. might                C. should              D. need

Our foreign English teacher Shirley has a gift for creating an atmosphere for her students _________ allows them to communicate freely with each other.

A. which         B. where            C. what                   D. who

 He had to take the medicine three times a day, so as to be _____ the pain in the leg.

A. far from       B. away from         C. apart from                 D. free from

 Everybody’s fingerprints are _______, so the police can easily find the thieves if any is left when they are stealing.

A. convenient           B. unique           C. rough        D. severe

People often think they are energetic and healthy and don’t need exercise. _______ , I have to warn that it is completely wrong.

A. However          B. Therefore           C. Otherwise      D. Meanwhile

Although the medicine can cure you ______ your illness, it has a bad effect ______ you.

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

________ your dog with me should be a good choice. Trust me and I’ll look after it well.

A. When you left        B. Leaving          C. If you leave         D. Leave

Mr. Li, who _____ his whole life to education, is retiring next month.

A. devoted      B. is devoting     C. has devoted     D. had devoted