what has recently been done to provide more buses for the people, a shortage of public vehicles remains a problem.
| A．Except for | B．But for | C．Because of | D．In spite of |
When we finally ______ to get all the work done, we were so exhausted that we simply felt like lying down and having a good sleep.
| A．tried | B．managed | C．succeeded | D．attempted |
Can’t you see the sign there ______ “For ______ only!”
| A．says; staff | B．written; staffs | C．speaking; staffs | D．reading; staff |
I’ll drop in at the supermarket on my way back. Do you have anything ______?
| A．to buy | B．to be bought | C．buying | D．needs buying |
It was strange that he _____ have uttered such rude remarks on that occasion.
| A．must | B．could | C．should | D．would |
The organizers announced that the first ______ at the top shall receive a big prize.
| A．arrived | B．arriving | C．to arrive | D．arrives |