When it comes ______ a foreign language, many people wish they had a ______ for it.
A. to learning; genius B. learn; gift
C. to learn; present D. learning; talent
Your composition is well-written ______ a minor spelling mistake.
A. beside B. besides C. except that D. except for
Telling your sorrow to your friends will relieve the pain in your heart. All the words below have a similar meaning with the underlined word, Except ______.
A. lighten B. lessen C. deepen D. ease
Her teacher praised her for her excellent grades in the mid-term exam. The underlined word means ______.
A. complained B. complimented C. affected D. scanned
The librarian had to ______ the naughty boy in order to let others concentrate on their books.
A. revolve B. surround C. silence D. adopt
One important factor of success is to set a goal and have the ______ to achieve it.
A. tribute B. determination C. ceremony D. procession
