．The room was empty_______ a computer and a desk.
| A．except | B．without | C．except for | D．besides |
It is a common ___ for people to fancy others in their own situation.
| A．imagination |
| B．custom |
| C．error |
| D．idea |
He is rich, but he never took much ___ in the property he possessed.
| A．delight |
| B．comfort |
| C．happiness |
| D．wealth |
He telephoned the travel agency to ___ three air tickets to London.
| A．order |
| B．arrange |
| C．take |
| D．book |
The minister said, “We are ready for discussions with any legal parties, but we’ll never ___ with criminals.”
| A．negotiate |
| B．quarrel |
| C．argue |
| D．consult |
When I got on the bus, I ___ I had left my wallet at home.
| A．was realizing |
| B．realized |
| C．have realized |
| D．would realize |