__________ the cost, the project will take a lot time as well.
| A．Other than | B．Except for | C．In addition to | D．Rather than |
Mark often attempts to escape _______ whenever he breaks traffic regulations.
| A．having been fined | B．being fined |
| C．to have been fined | D．to be fined |
Read the ______ carefully before you do the test.
| A．directions | B．explanations | C．situations | D．occupations |
In the last few years thousands of films __________ all over the world.
| A．have produced | B．have been produced |
| C．are producing | D．are being produced |
We regret __________ you that we have offered the job to someone else.
| A．tell | B．telling | C．told | D．to tell |
I never think myself a stupid boy. ______, I know I’m on the road to success.
| A．On the other hand | B．In other words |
| C．On the contrary | D．By the way |