31. If I _________ under the ladder to catch you when you fell, you _____now.
| A．hadn’t stood ; wouldn’t be smiling | B．hadn’t stood , couldn’t have smiled |
| C．didn’t stand, won’t be smiling | D．didn’t stand, couldn’t be smiling |
—He is ________ a brave man.
—We can’t admire his courage___________.
| A．actually; very much | B．indeed; too a lot |
| C．really; too much | D．truly; a bit |
—How often do you eat out?—________, but usually once a week.
| A．Have no idea | B．It depends | C．As usual | D．Generally speaking |
“Hope for the best and prepare for the worst.” is a proverb, ______ life is beautiful and full of frustrations as well.
| A．meaning | B．to mean | C．means | D．meant |
—I don’t think you should use the dictionary while reading newspapers.
—________ , but I can’t do without it.
| A．No, I should | B．Yes, I shouldn’t | C．No, I shouldn’t | D．Yes, I should |
—Where is your uncle’s home?
—In New York. But he _________in Boston for four years.
| A．has lived | B．had lived | C．lived | D．had been living |