David Beckham’s career ____ almost immediately when he was on the Manchester United’s youth team in 1992.
| A．took up | B．got off | C．showed off | D．took off |
The sports meeting, originally ______ be held last Friday, was finally delayed because of the bad weather.
| A．due to | B．thanks to |
| C．owing to | D．according to |
— Which day do you think is all right for our next meeting?
— You make ______. ______ day is the same to me.
| A．one; One | B．it; Any |
| C．that; Some | D．this; Another |
The department manager promised ______ told her who stole the necklace would be rewarded. To her surprise, ______ she said, there was no response.
| A．whoever; whichever |
| B．whoever; no matter what |
| C．no matter who; whatever |
| D．no matter who; no matter what |
Realizing that she ______ late for school, the girl had none of the bread prepared by Mum and hurried out.
| A．had been | B．is | C．was | D．would be |
—Isn’t it time you went to bed, Mike ?
— I ________ painting all afternoon, so I have to finish my homework now.
| A．was practicing | B．have practiced |
| C．have been practicing | D．had practiced |