The problem of global warming is serious.______，the sea levels have risen a little.
| A．As a consequence | B．On the contrary |
| C．In a nutshell | D．In other words |
My brother got fired a month ago, but he landed on his feet and found another job that paid ____ money.
| A．twice as much | B．as much twice | C．twice much as | D．as twice much |
I didn’t get into the two-hour quarrel; I know how it ______, though.
| A．would break out | B．has broken out | C．was breaking out | D．had broken out |
It is no doubt that once ____ this city, you’ll find that there is so much surprise waiting for you to discover.
| A．visit | B．visiting | C．visited | D．to visit |
_____ U2, the Irish rock band from Dublin perform a concert in Beijing, tell me in advance.
| A．If | B．Shall | C．Should | D．Would |
—Can’t you read the sign, sir? No parking here!
—_____.
| A．You’re welcome | B．Go ahead | C．Pardon me | D．Thanks, anyway |