—Why is the famous althlete absent from the game?
—He has been________to take part in competitions for a year because of taking drags.
| A．arrested | B．forbidden | C．declined | D．scolded |
15. _____ U2, the Irish rock band from Dublin perform a concert in Beijing, tell me in advance.
| A．If | B．Shall | C．Should | D．Would |
14. —Can’t you read the sign, sir? No parking here!
—_____.
| A．You’re welcome | B．Go ahead | C．Pardon me | D．Thanks, anyway |
13. They only say such unkind things about you out of ____ envy, because you are ____ success as a writer.
| A．the; a | B．the; / | C．/; a | D．/; / |
12. ____ the police know the killer's identity, they are getting close to catching him.
| A．Even if | B．Although | C．Now that | D．As long as |
11.—What strengths and ____ did you find in her?
—She is hardworking but is not good at getting along with others.
| A．courts | B．weaknesses | C．marks | D．Loads |