_____, experts point out that students can easily fail at starting their business because of a lack of preparations.
| A．But | B．However | C．while | D．though |
According to my grandma, it is a good idea to drink chicken soup when you have a cold. _____, scientists agree with her.
| A．Sooner or later | B．For example |
| C．To be honest | D．Believe it or not |
I told him it was a bad idea, but Tom’s _____ look showed that he just never listened.
| A．frightened | B．excited | C．determined | D．outgoing |
As autumn announces its coming, the trees _____ turn yellow, which means winter will draw near too.
| A．freely | B．actually |
| C．gradually | D．frequently |
Jane said, “What did he hear about a week ago?”
Jane asked ____ about _____.
| A．that he heard…a week ago |
| B．what he had heard…the week before |
| C．what he had heard… a week ago |
| D．if he heard…the week ago |
It was the fourth time that Tom _____ in the maths exam.
| A．failed | B．had failed |
| C．have failed | D．has failed |