1. The conflict between economic development and environmental protection, if not properly _________, can cause disastrous consequences in our life.

A. managing           B. to manage                C. managed              D. being managed

2. — To be frank, with so much work _________ my mind, I almost _________.

— Take it easy. How about going for a walk first to refresh ourselves before we get down to business.

A. occupying; break up                            B. occupied; break out

C. occupied; break off                                D. occupying; break down

3. New Zealand is a country located on the Australia continent, _________ two big islands and many smaller ones.

A. comprised of           B. consisted of             C. taking up            D. composing of

4. The butterfly was left _________ and disappointed, wanting never to enter another beauty competition in her life.

A. to weep             B. to be wept              C. weeping          D. wept