Mr. Zhang said that he would be punctual for the appointment, _______ he were late?
| A．but what if | B．and what about | C．so what | D．how about |
Catherine didn’t like her roommates, because they _____ things from her.
| A．are always borrowing | B．have always borrowed |
| C．had always borrowed | D．were always borrowing |
There is no doubt that the increase in demand _____ the rise in prices.
| A．leads to | B．refers to | C．applies to | D．adapts to |
You have to believe in yourself. Self-confidence is _____ to success.
| A．essential | B．combined | C．similar | D．compared |
We can’t go to the concert. _____, it’s too cold. Besides, we’ve no tickets.
| A．After all | B．In other words |
| C．As a result | D．To start with |
The dresses in this company are available in a great _____ of sizes and styles.
| A．combination | B．variety | C．couple | D．amount |