1. Their balanced diets became such a success that _____Wang Peng became slimmer and Yong Hui ____ more weight.
A. before long; put away B. long before; put out
C. before long; put on D. long before; put off
2. If your knowledge can be in some way _____ with my experience, we are sure to succeed.
A. joined B. united
C. connected D. combined