We most prefer to say yes to the ______ of someone we know and like.
A. attempts B. requests
C. doubts D. promises
She was put under house arrest two years ago but remained a powerful ________ in last year’s election.
A. symbol B. portrait
C. identity D. statue
Her_____ for writing was a desire for women to get the right to higher education.
A. motivation B. qualification
C. talent D. technique
—Could you tell me the____ of making such tasty cakes?
— Well, I just follow the directons in the cookbook.
A. feature B. plan
C. cost D. trick
The paper is due next month, and I am working seven days ______ week, often long into______night.
A. a; the B. the; 不填
C. a; a D. 不填；the
They chose Tom to be ___captain of the team because they knew he was __smart leader.
A. a; the B. the; the
C. the; a D. a; a
