The young man，who by then _______ admission to university，decided to do some part-time jobs to gain more practical experience．
| A．gained | B．was gaining | C．has gained | D．had gained |
When ________ what made him a popular person, he said it was his personality.
| A．asking | B．asked | C．being asked | D．ask |
________ its low price, the advantage of this car lies in its good quality.
| A．According to | B．Different from | C．Apart from | D．Due to |
—Are there any books about writing on the shelf?
—There are only a few, ________.
| A．if there | B．if any | C．if some | D．if ever |
— Mr Smith never means what he says．I dislike him．
— ______________, as the saying goes．
| A．A single flower does not make a spring |
| B．A still tongue makes a wise head |
| C．A man of words and not of deeds is like a garden full of weeds |
| D．Actions speak louder than words． |
— Do you mind if I close the window?
— _______．We should let in more fresh air．
| A．Yes, go ahead． | B．Of course not |
| C．I would like to close it | D．I’d appreciate it if you didn’t |