My mother ________ me not to go to Athens to watch the 2004 Olympic Games, but she failed.
| A．persuaded | B．tried to persuade | C．made | D．hoped |
They often change the kind of crop in each field ____ few years, for example, growing corn or wheat and then the next year peas or soybeans.
| A．every | B．a | C．each | D．some |
____ little tramp was ____ social failure but was loved for his optimism and determination to overcome all difficulties.
| A．a, the | B．the, a | C．the, / | D．a, / |
You’d better take your coat with you __________ it becomes colder.
| A．in case | B．so that | C．even if | D．as if |
— He has been playing computer games these weeks.
— It’s no __________ he didn’t do well in the test this time.
| A．surprise | B．wonder | C．matter | D．problem |
.____my corporation, let me propose a toast to you! Thank you again for your generous help.
A. On behalf of B. In honour of C In favour of D. On account of