1.The Great Bear, ___, is probably the most recognized constellation in the northern hemisphere.
A.in the shape of a plow seven stars
B.it is seven stars in the shape of a plow
C.seven stars in the shape of a plow
D.they are seven stars in the shape of a plow
2.He didn't speak a word of French when he first moved to France. He had to pick up the language from ___.
A.start
B.scratch
C.naught
D.scrap
3.Did you get any ___ effects when you were talking these tablets?
A.side
B.subsidiary
C.subsequent
D.surplus
4.___ her inexperience her failure to secure the contract was not surprising.
A.By virtue of
B.With regard to
C.In recognition
D.In view of
5.We ___ the boat by the bank.
A.fastened
B.tied
C.bound
D.moored