I’m sorry I didn’t phone you, but I’ve been very busy ____ the past couple weeks.
A. beyond B. over
C. with D. among
Though Sundays are _________ as a day for rest, we must make good use of them.
A. set up B
. set down
C. set aside D. set off
Women's Day is around the corner, and I'm considering buying a gift for Mum, ________ that
is to her taste.
A. for which B. which
C. the one D. one
After several rounds of competition, the little girl _________ because of her excellent spoken English and quick response.
A. put out B. picked out
C. broke out D. stood out
________ what I had previously thought, my new biology teacher turned out to be a rather interesting person.
A. In spite of B. As a result of
C. Contrary to D. In addition to
Some parents are just too protective. They want to ______ their kids from every kind of danger, real or imagined.
A. prevent B. shelter
C. recover D. accompany
