— They work hard and they are thirsty ______ knowledge.

— I am proud _______ them.

A. for; of B. for in C. of; for D. in; for

I used to go to the gym three times a week, but I don’t ________ any more.

A. work on B. work at C. work out D. work for

It’s taken me a while but at least I’ve managed to _______ my fear of public speaking.

A. overweight B. overlook C. overtake D. overcome

They finished their work five days ________.

A. ahead time B. ahead the time C. ahead of time D. ahead of the time

The young workers ______ their work with great enthusiasm.

A. set out B. set about C. set off D. set up

— Why was he unhappy yesterday?

— A letter from home ______ an attack of homesickness.

A. set off B. set out C. set about D. set up

When the power of love ______ the love of power, the world will be likely in peace.

A. overcomes B. will overcome C. is overcoming D. overcame

Mr. Wang was so ______ us that everyone was scared ______ him.

A. strict to; with B. strict to; of C. strict with; of D. strict with; with

The English Curriculum Standard ______ guide our teaching in English.

A. can use to B. can used to C. can be used to D. can be used in

______, I have to focus my attention on study this week.

A. However playing is amusing B. However amusing playing is

C. No matter amusing playing is D. No matter how playing amusing is