8. The days are approaching________the World Expo 2010 will be held in Shanghai.
| A．that | B．where | C．when | D．which |
There was a(n)________silence in the live interview，when no one knew what to say to the audience.
| A．ashamed | B．disappointed | C．awkward | D．desperate |
--Time and tide wait for no man.
---________. We should value our time.
| A．Absolutely right | B．I can’t agree with you | C．Nonsense | D．Certainly not |
_______ yesterday, our school organized a successful picnic in the countryside, with all the students and teachers taking part in.
| A．As a fine day | B．It was a fine day |
| C．It being a fine day | D．For it was a fine day |
—Do you have anything to say for yourselves?
—Yes, there is one point _________ we must insist on.
| A．why | B．where | C．how | D．/ |
It was in so poor light that I couldn't _________ what the newspaper said.
| A．make out | B．let out | C．speak out | D．cry out |