171. We'll hold a sports meet in our school if it __________ next weekend.
| A．doesn't rain | B．won't rain | C．rained | D．is going to rain |
__________ other young men, he also enjoys pop music.
| A．Compared with | B．In common with | C．Except for | D．Speaking of |
Most of the students felt rather disappointed at the English party. They say that it ______ better organized.
| A．had been | B．had to be | C．must have been | D．could have been |
There were 87 votes_______ of the proposal while 13 against it.
| A．in favor | B．in need | C．in demand | D．in want |
The reason _______ he is late is _______ there was a breakdown on the railway.
| A．why; why | B．because; that | C．that; because | D．why; that |
As soon as I got on the bus I realized that I________ my papers in the house.
| A．left | B．was leaving | C．had left | D．have left |