While working outdoors, Linda was ________ by the heat and fell to the ground, unconscious.
A．astonished B．depressed
C．overcome D．hit
In fact fuels we burn and plant food we eat ________ their chemical energy in the form of heat.
A．give in B．give off
C．give away D．give up
Chengdu has focused on improving the surrounding countryside, ________ encouraging largescale city expansion.
A．due to B．rather than
C．except for D．other than
Many people believe that hunger is only a problem in the developing countries.________， it is a problem all over the world.
A．For one thing B．In addition
C．As well D．On the contrary
She was told to wear flat shoes ________ her back problem.
A．on account of B．regardless of
C．in terms of D．in case of
When ________ a job, you should highlight your experience and skills.
A．accounting for B．interviewing for
C．applying for D．searching for
