17. — I’m sorry. I ____ hurt you.
— Forget it.
| A．haven’t meant to | B．am not meant to | C．didn’t mean to | D．never mean to |
I have many friends, some _________ are businessmen.
| A．of them | B．from which |
| C．of who | D．of whom |
_________ its low cost, the appeal of iron as a building material layin its strength, its resistance to fire, and its potential to span vastareas.
| A．Other than | B．Apart from |
| C．Except for | D．Rather than |
Your story has little the facts.
| A．resemblances to | B．resemblances in |
| C．resemblance to | D．resemblance in |
The problem will _________ unsettled until the director comes backfrom abroad.
| A．prove | B．remain |
| C．maintain | D．continue |
This room is partly _________ with a few old armchairs.
| A．provided | B．decorated |
| C．trimmed | D．furnished |