That is the only way we can imagine ________ the overuse of water in students’ bathrooms.

A. reducing        B. to reduce           C. decreasing          D. to defeat

In April thousands of holidaymakers remained ________ abroad _______ the volcanic ash cloud.

A. sticking …because                     B. stuck… due to

C. to be stuck …owing to                  D. to have stuck…thanks to

The_________lady __________the children with stories , songs and drama.

A. charming…offered                     B. charming… gave

C. entertaining… entertained            D entertained...convinced

________ I’m __________ about the work. I’m not strong enough for it.

A. since…bored                          B. however… exhausted

C. Not that… particular                 D. Now that…tired

One of her achievements is helping us understand _________ chimps ______ like humans.

A. how…act    B. whether … act     C. how much… behave   D. how much…approach

Farmers here _________keeping the soil rich and _________diseases.

A. focus on…free of                      B. center … free from

C. attend on… free of                     D. depend on… free from

His subtle acting made _________ people laugh, feeling more _______ their lives.

   A. depressed… content with                B. depressing… pleasant at

C. suffered… satisfied with                D. suffering …please with

In winter, the town is often _____­   by snow.

A. broken off      B. cut off             C. taken off         D. set off

Though _______ abroad for years, many Chinese still ______ the traditional customs.

    A. living…perform                       B. having lived…preserve

    C. having lived…observe                 D. living…support

Hiking by oneself can be _______ and good for health. It may also be good for_______ training.

    A. funny… inspiration                    B. fantasy… friendship

    C. fancy… determination                  D. fun… character