It was clear that the small grocer was _____ people he owed money to.
| A．at the expense of | B．at the risk of |
| C．in the way of | D．at the mercy of |
The weather turned out to be fine yesterday. I _____ the trouble to carry my umbrella with me.
| A．should have taken | B．could have taken |
| C．needn’t have taken | D．mustn’t have taken |
I know nothing about the film LUCY _____ it is directed by Luc Besson.
| A．except | B．except for |
| C．except that | D．Besides |
Do you know how long the dinosaurs _____ on the earth before their extinction?
| A．had existed | B．had been existed |
| C．have existed | D．have been existed |
Our class missed___ gold in the competition of volleyball, but will get ___ second chance in football..
| A．the; the | B．/; a | C．the; a | D．a; / |
________ the front door________, he had to enter the room through the back door.
| A．Seen; painting | B．Seeing; painting |
| C．Seeing; being painted | D．to see; being painted |