1. As_______ matter of fact, ________ beauty of _________ nature there made an excellent impression on me.
A. a; the; / B. a; the; the
C. the; the; / D. a; /; the
2. Dr. Smith was always__________ the poor and the sick, often providing them with free medical care.
A. tended by B. absorbed in
C. reminded of D. concerned about