I had just given up hope of going to college _______word came that I had been admitted to a famous British University.
| A．when | B．while | C．so | D．until |
John and Jane are of the same age, but John is taller _______ a head.
| A．than | B．over | C．with | D．by |
As we have much time left, let’s discuss the matter _______ tea and cake.
| A．over | B．at | C．with | D．by |
Mr Green is second ______ speed _______ none as a famous athlete.
| A．at; to | B．at; with | C．in; to | D．in; with |
I know nothing about the young lady _______ she is from America.
| A．except | B．except for | C．except that | D．besides |
______ sunshine and rainfall ______ a good harvest of fruits and begetables this year.
| A．A large quantity of ; promise | B．A large number of; promise http:/ |
| C．A large quantity of; promises | D．Large quantities of; promises |