Because of the strong sun Mrs. William's new dining room curtains _____ from dark blue to gray within a year.
| A．faded | B．fainted | C．paled | D．diminished |
She knew nothing about his journey _______ he was likely to be away for three months.
| A．Except | B．except for |
| C．except that | D．in addition |
“How did the robber get in?” “______ an open window on the first floor.”
| A．Past | B．From |
| C．Over | D．Through |
_______ reading the letter, what has he done?
| A．Because of | B．Except |
| C．Besides | D．But for |
They promise that the work would all be finished _____ next week.
| A．until | B．in |
| C．by | D．to |
_____ their inexperience, they’ve done a good job.
| A．Given | B．Supposed |
| C．Considered | D．Concluded |