When Bill Gates saw an opportunity to found his own company, he dropped ____ Harvard without finishing his course. 

• into
• by
• around
• out of

Thanks to the help of the teacher, she is _____ encouraging progress in math.

• doing
• making
• checking
• stopping

He is ____-influenced by his father and grandfather. His behaviors and decisions are exactly the same.

• mightily
• strongly
• terribly
• weakly

A musical diva, according to many, should be able to have a(n) ____ on the next generations of artists.

• inspiration
• decision
• reliance
• impact

The new teaching method is supposed to ____ students' creativity.

• dedicate
• inspire
• stimulate
• distinguish

A new campaign has already been ____ by all high schools in the district to help disadvantaged children go to school.

• stimulated
• achieved
• launched
• determined

After quite a(n) ____ starting point, the contestant gained confidence and delivered an impressive performance.

• ordinary
• humble
• inferior
• normal

The students admire Prof. Marshall not only for his also his ____ knowledge but also his dedication to work.

• wit
• wide
• large
• enormous

A couple who gave their 50th blood ____ were presented with awards to mark their achievement.

• deficiency
• adequacy
• plenty
• donation

Some argue that the intellectual life of Bulgarians in the nineteenth century was ____ influenced by Russian culture.

• superficially
• mightily
• terribly
• strongly