___the clouds, you would find the airplane in the sky easily
| A.Had it not been for | B.If it were not | C.If it had not been for | D.Were it not for | 
 ----- Can I help you?
  ----- I’d like to buy a present for my father’s birthday, ____ at a proper price, but of great value.
| A.which | B.that | C.one | D.any one | 
 He was very busy, and ______ he didn’t go to the party that night.
| A.however | B.therefore | C.otherwise | D.anyhow | 
 ---Thank you so much for the wonderful party, Chris.
  ----You’re quite welcome, John. ____.We’ve been looking forward to seeing you.
| A.Just stay a little longer, please | B.It’s just of my pleasure. | 
| C.Thank you for coming | D.I don’t think you had a good time | 
  ---Haven’t you met each other at ____ party?
  ---Yes, but I can’t remember whether it is____ Christmas when we were in college.
| A.a ; the | B.the; a | C.a; a | D.a; / | 
  I don’t smoke now, but I ____for almost ten years.
| A.ever smoked | B.have ever smoked | 
| C.had ever smoked | D.was ever smoking |