Tom always prefers _________ rather than _______ a bike.
| A．walk; ride | B．walk; riding | C．to walk; ride | D．riding; to ride |
It was clear that the speaker now trusted Dantes from the way _____ these words were said.
| A．in which | B．which | C．that | D．A and C |
I didn’t __________ him to become a successful writer.
| A．wish | B．expect | C．hope | D．like |
Nobody can bear __________ at in public places.
| A．being laughed | B．laughing | C．to laugh | D．to be laughed |
--- Do you think we can get there on time?
--- Yes, ____________ the car doesn’t break down.
| A．even if | B．unless | C．until | D．as long as |
It’s a bad practice to ____________ children much money as a New Year gift.
| A．promise | B．allow | C．permit | D．admit |