Today some people call Amsterdam the “City of Bicycles”____ the convenience for bicycles there.
| A．while | B．before | C．because | D．because of |
It is bad manners to ________an invitation without a reason.
| A．break down | B．settle down | C．turn down | D．calm down |
In view of all sorts of rumors and guesses, experts carried out some careful and scientific research and the possibility of a second earthquake in this area.
| A．blamed | B．discounted | C．attended | D．charged |
It was reported that the ship sank three miles _____ the French coast.
| A．on | B．by | C．across | D．off |
_______ she is not so healthy _______ she used to be?
| A．It was why; that’s what | B．Is it why that; as |
| C．Why is it that; as | D．Why it is that; that |
—I’m sorry for being late. I should have phoned you earlier.
—_________. I’ve just arrived.
| A．That’s no trouble | B．You are welcome |
| C．That’s all right | D．You can never tell |