–This summer is very hot.
--Yes, but it’s not __________ as hot as last summer.
| A．nearly | B．almost |
| C．near | D．mostly |
The little boy, ____ two attempts to climb over the fence of the garden, decided to have another try.
| A．having made | B．making | C．made | D．has made |
Disappointed, I was about to leave ____ something occurred, which ____ my attention.
| A．while, paid | B．and, got |
| C．before, drew | D．when, attracted |
As I waited for Mike to arrive, I ____ the clock and saw that he was late.
| A．glanced at | B．stared at | C．watched | D．noticed |
To be frank, I’d rather you ____in the case.
| A．will not be involved | B．not involved |
| C．have not been involved | D．were not involved |
--- What about inviting Mary to our party?
--- You’d better not. She prefers to be ____, so far as I know.
| A．tested out | B．rung up |
| C．left alone | D．turned around |