5. She was over the age limit and ________, her application for the job was rejected.
A. as a result B. in conclusion C. worse still D. what’s more
6. Although the couple didn’t choose to sleep in the wild instead of in the hotel, it_______ unexpectedly beautiful.
A. turned up B. turned out C. turned down D. turned around
7. At the beginning of the 20th century, many people thought that the family was falling apart--- _______, they thought it was dying.
A. on the other hand B. for another
C. in other words D. in addition
8. It took a long time for the effective use of natural gas_________．
A. to be made B. to make C. being made D. making
