Many people complain of the rapid _____ of modern life.
| A．rate | B．pace | C．speed | D．growth |
His parents are both out of work, so they can't __________ a computer.
| A．afford |
| B．be afforded |
| C．be offered |
| D．afford buying |
The popular band __________ because the members had different opinions on some important matters.
| A．broke down |
| B．split up |
| C．went away |
| D．returned home |
The __________ is very strict with the actors and often shows them what to do by acting himself.
| A．composer |
| B．conductor |
| C．musician |
| D．director |
I had hardly got to the office __________ my wife phoned me to go back home at once.
| A．when |
| B．than |
| C．until |
| D．after |
John was given the same suitcase his father and grandfather __________ with them to school.
| A．took |
| B．had taken |
| C．were taking |
| D．would take |