_____ he realized it was too late to return home.
| A．No sooner it grew dark than | B．Hardly did it grow dark when |
| C．It was not until dark that | D．It was until dark that |
—Do you think I can pass the driving test?
—________， I'm afraid.
| A．Of course | B．You can |
| C．Not a chance | D．Not a little |
—Did you enjoy yourself in Hefei this summer?
—________. It was too hot.
| A．Yes, why not | B．Not really |
| C．Oh, no | D．You got it |
—Her father is very rich.
—________ She wouldn't accept his help even if it were offered.
| A．What for? | B．So what? |
| C．No doubt. | D．No wonder. |
—Oh, why is the bar still ________.
—They are having a brief staff meeting. ________
| A．closing; Don't worry! |
| B．open; Let's wait. |
| C．opening; I'm afraid. |
| D．closed; Be patient! |
—What about going to see The Red Sorghum tonight?
—________ To be honest, I'm very interested in Mo Yan's works.
| A．So what? | B．Forget it! |
| C．Not really. | D．That's great! |