_________ I would like to thank Professor Osterhaus for offering me the chance to do this study, and for all the support throughout the study period.

单项选择题The hero of the book, Charles, is a conventional nineteenth-century gentleman; the heroine Sarah, _________ by her lover, is a “fallen woman”, whom Charles tries to help.

单项选择题The nursing staff are exhausted; they've been _________ all weekend.

单项选择题_________ her pen in ink, when she heard the tramping of little feet along the hall, and then a pounding at her door.

单项选择题Time and money pressures often push you into at least a few _________ decisions that you are not happy with later.

单项选择题If you wanted to try and work to improve your state of mind, I _________ you, but I'm not going to get involved in your dealings with your creditors or your criminal friends.

单项选择题New peace proposals _________ at the recent Middle East conference.

单项选择题One of the worst things that can happen when you are in the _________ for composing is a total lack of ideas.

单项选择题Sumac, Inc. submitted their bid after the deadline; _________, they were not eligible for consideration.

单项选择题And, _________, if you're going to be gone for a while, say on vacation, Dr. Michael Fox suggests you keep in touch with him by email.