Choose the answer among A, B, C, D to complete each of the sentences below:
We live in an age of rapid scientific and technological _____.
A.advance
B.advances
C.advancement
D.advancing

Choose the answer among A, B, C, D to complete each of the sentences below:
The Great Wall of China is considered one of the greatest wonders in the world ______ its magnificence and significance.
A.in spite of
B.thanks to
C.instead of
D.because

Choose the answer among A, B, C, D to complete each of the sentences below:
We had to ______ the noise from the building site next door for three months.
A.put up with
B.give up
C.stand up to
D.look up to

Choose the answer among A, B, C, D to complete each of the sentences below:
There are some hobbies that I _____ in for a while besides reading and collecting.
A.occupy
B.accomplish
C.indulge
D.fascinate

Choose the answer among A, B, C, D to complete each of the sentences below:
Many university students _______ spent their summer vacations teaching illiterate people to read and write.
A.voluntarily
B.freely
C.consciously
D.gradually

Choose the answer among A, B, C, D to complete each of the sentences below:
Shortly after receiving her gold medal, the Olympic champion answered questions at the press _____.
A.assembly
B.conference
C.discussion
D.seminar

Choose the answer among A, B, C, D to complete each of the sentences below:
Vietnamese people usually make _______ for Tet several weeks beforehand.
A.preparations
B.preparing
C.preparatory
D.preparation

Choose the answer among A, B, C, D to complete each of the sentences below:
I don't have much money, so I bought the camera _____.
A.second-hand
B.profitably
C.immediately
D.newly

Choose the answer among A, B, C, D to complete each of the sentences below:
________ is produced from the heat stored in the earth's core.
A.Solar energy
B.Nuclear energy
C.Water energy
D.Geothermal energy

Choose the answer among A, B, C, D to complete each of the sentences below:
We offer a very _____ rate for parcels of under 15 kg.
A.competitive
B.competing
C.competition
D.competent