He decided that he wouldn’t attend her birthday party ____ he was invited to ．
| A．because | B．as if | C．as though | D．even if |
—Will you take this coat, madam?
—Sorry. _________ being too large, the color doesn't suit my age either.
| A．Instead of | B．Rather than |
| C．Except for | D．Apart from |
This kind of cell phone has the function of _________ you of who has once called you.
| A．remaining | B．reminding |
| C．memorizing | D．mentioning |
—Can I help you?
—This photograph is too small ； please _________ it for me.
| A．extend | B．enlarge |
| C．stretch | D．spread |
He suffered severe headaches as a result of the injury, and hisdoctor recommended he _________ a rest.
| A．would take | B．took |
| C．must take | D．take |
—How can we _________ a large amount of fruit in the summer?
—By freezing or bottling.
| A．deserve | B．reserve |
| C．preserve | D．observe |