______ the right decisions______the future is probably the most important things we’ll ever do in our lives.

A.Making;concerned                           B.To make;concerning

C.To make;concerned                          D.Making;concerning

It is rather difficult to make friends with him,but his friendship, ______,is more true than any other’s.

A.once gained                             B.when to gain

C.after gaining                                   D.while gaining

She told me_____that she would not be at the meeting and asked me not to give it away.

  A. out of breath                B. saving her bealth   

C. holding her breath           D. losing her breath

Although she was superior______skills and leadership, she was dismissed _____her post for betraying the secrets to another company.

   A. to; from   B. in; from    C. to; for     D. from; from

-----My dear girlfriend left me forever.

  ------Left you, did she? _______. You have been so selfish and rude.

  A. You must be kidding     B. It serves you right

  C. It’s not my concern     D. You can never tell

She longed for a pleasant trip in the summer, while her parents desired that she_______ at home, preparing for the coming exam..?

A. stay           B. stays     C. must stay     D. would stay

The word “moon” is an ancient word ______ “month”.

A.joined with             B.joined to  C.related with             D.related to

All his money had been ______,so he had to make a living by begging.

A.used up                                                                           B.taken up

C.made up                                                                         D.picked up

----Why did you collect your CD?

----That day I didn’t see your car, so I _____you’d gone out.

A. assumed     B. suspected    C. resumed    D. declared

----What about going on a trip?

----Sound a good idea. But I don't have time now and____it's too expensive.

   A. somewhat    B. however   C. anyhow   D. therefore