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
