137.
(A) experienced
(B)exterior
(C)extraordinary
(D)extensive

133. (A) In contrast (B)In addition (C)In a word (D)In some cases

134. (A) thriving (B)excited (C)aggressive (D)thoughtful

135. (A) dedication (B)dedicated (C)dedicating (D)dedicate

136. (A) For a limited time only (B)Before now (C)Prior to today (D)After the limitation period

138. (A) arrival (B)approval (C)removal (D)survival

139. (A) in advance of (B)for the purpose of (C)in response to (D)with regard to

140. (A) rarely (B)repeatedly (C)unusually (D)unlikely

141. (A) As a single mother, I could hardly afford the rent and electricity bill due to doing a lot of unpaid overtime. (B)As the new mayor of this city, you should take immediate action to ensure that my employer complies with labor laws and regulations. (C)As a health-conscious person, I urge you to help me buy dietary supplements at lower prices. (D)As a newly elected mayor, you have to familiarize yourself with every illegal activity in this city and tell my employer that he has done something illegal.

142. (A) protecting (B)protect (C)have protected (D)have been protecting

143. (A) has been circulating (B)has been circulated (C)have been circulating (D)have been circulated