All too _____ it was time to go back to school after the glorious summer holidays.
| A．often | B．fast | C．soon | D．late |
—Can you come to attend our party tonight?
—Sorry, but I do wish I ____.
| A．had | B．can |
| C．will | D．could |
He _______ me five dollars for it, but at first he said to me the work would be done ______.
| A．charged ; free of charge | B．charged for ; charged for nothing |
| C．charged ; out of the charge | D．charged to ; free of the charge |
―Have you worked out when the final payment is _______?
―Early next month.
| A．found | B．come |
| C．due | D．practical |
The _______ are ten to one that we’ll win the match.
| A．opportunities | B．possibility |
| C．chances | D．ability |
He had no choice but to _________ an excuse to explain his being late.
| A．make out | B．make up |
| C．make up for | D．make over |