__________ ，the bad weather, the sports meeting has been put off until next week.
| A．For | B．As | C．Due to | D．Because |
The Captain _______ all the soldiers before him, telling them to get ready for the fight.
| A．collected |
| B．selected |
| C．gathered |
| D．elected |
When I was young, I _______ listen to the radio, waiting for my favorite song.
| A．would |
| B．might |
| C．could |
| D．should |
--- Many boats near the seaside were destroyed by the wind.
--- Well, the wind _______ very strong.
| A．can be | B．should be |
| C．must have been | D．need have been |
I _______ thank you too much for all your help to my son while we were away from home.
| A．won’t |
| B．can |
| C．can’t |
| D．will |
--- Could you tell me the _______ of making such tasty cakes?
--- Well, I just follow the directions in the cookbook.
| A．feature |
| B．plan |
| C．cost |
| D．trick |