The suggestion he put forward was adopted with 16 votes _____ and 15 against it.
A. in favour of B. in response to
C. in honour of D. in reference to
—How many people attended the exhibition?
—I’m not sure. _____ speaking, a thousand or more.
A. Strictly B. Steadily C. Exactly D. Roughly
Catherine didn’t like her roommates, because they _____ things from her.
A. are always borrowing B. have always borrowed
C. had always borrowed D. were always borrowing
There is no doubt that the increase in demand _____ the rise in prices.
A. leads to B. refers to C. applies to D. adapts to
You have to believe in yourself. Self-confidence is _____ to success.
A. essential B. combined C. similar D. compared
We can’t go to the concert. _____, it’s too cold. Besides, we’ve no tickets.
A. After all B. In other words
C. As a result D. To start with
