35. —It took me ten years to build up my business, and it almost killed me.
—Well, you know what they say, “___________.”
| A．There is no smoke without fire; | B．Practice makes perfect; |
| C．All roads lead to Rome; | D．No pains, no gains |
______________________, he had to walk home at midnight.
| A．There was no means of transportation |
| B．With means of transportation to take |
| C．Although there was no means of transportation |
| D．There being no means of transportation |
Nothing beats a solid handshake _________ greeting someone.
| A．when you | B．when it comes to | C．if it is | D．while |
“To meet people’s desire for _____ happy life is our mission,” Xi Jingping said to the press after he was elected ____general secretary and chairman.
| A．a; a | B．the; the | C．a; \ | D．\; the |
--Would you like some wine for a change?
--No, I’ll_____ beer, thanks.
| A．appeal to | B．object to | C．adapt to | D．stick to |
____ the movie star has always been the focus of much media attention, he tries to lead a normal life.
| A．When | B．While | C．Unless | D．Since |