—Did you see a man in black pass by just now?
—No, sir. I __________ a newspaper.
| A．read | B．was reading |
| C．would read | D．am reading |
There was __________ time when the two countries were at __________ war.
| A．the; / | B．the; the | C．a; / | D．a; a |
—Dear, I can find a better job if I go to Germany, maybe.
— Don’t be silly. ________, you know.
| A．Actions speak louder than words | B．A golden key can open any door |
| C．A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush | D．Better late than never |
—Did your classmate accept your invitation?
—No, he ____ refused.
| A．as far as | B．as well as | C．as soon as | D．as good as |
In Scandinavian countries it is common ____ for the husband to stay at home to look after the baby.
| A．use | B．practice | C．sense | D．idea |
_______ could be judged from her eyes that she was terribly sorry for what she _______.
| A．As…had done | B．That…did | C．As…did | D．It…had done |