— How long do you think it will be _______ the USA recovers from the losses of the financial crisis?
— Perhaps four or five years.
| A．when | B．since | C．that | D．before |
Steven’s exam results put him______the top ten students in his grade.
| A．among | B．between | C．in | D．at |
Mary was only too ready to help others, seldom, ______, refusing them when they turned to him.
| A．if never | B．if not | C．if any | D．if ever |
—I did very well in the English exam last week.
—I did______. I got a full mark.
| A．no better | B．not better | C．no worse | D．even worse |
______Three times in a row ,the boxer decided to give up fighting.
| A．Having defeated | B．To have defeated |
| C．Having been defeated | D．To have been defeated |
—What do you think about______dress in the shop window?
—Oh, it’s beautiful. You may give it to Linda as______birthday present.
| A．a; a | B．the ;a | C．a ;the | D．the ;the |