When the expression first came into being, people refused to use it but _____ they began to accept it.
A. usually B. gradually
C. frequently D. quickly
On hearing the sound, the birds flew away in every ________.
A. direction B. way
C. place D. side
Punishments became more severe(严厉的), but he remained _________, that is to say, nothing could change his mind.
A. reliable B. vital
C. stubborn D. special
You’d better ________a few hours to practice your spoken English, which you can learn from.
A. set aside B. set off
C. set down D. set out
One of my friends is ___ leader of his department, which is playing ____ important part in the company.
A. the; 不填 B. the; an
C. 不填; an D. 不填; the
— My car is broken. Would you mind lending me your car this afternoon?
— Not at all. _______.
A. I’d rather to B. I’d like it
C. I’m using it D. I’d be happy to
