Learning English means _________ memorizing a huge lot of words．It involves a large amount of reading as well．
| A．other than | B．more than | C．rather than | D．less than |
—Mum, why can’t I have _____ new bike?
—Dear, you know, ______ money doesn’t grow on trees.
| A．the; the | B．a; / | C．a; the | D．/; the |
It ______ that Tokyo will be the host city for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games.
| A．will report | B．will be reported | C．has reported | D．has been reported |
—Cathy, did you attend the lecture given by Mr Black last night?
—No. I ______ a report at the office.
| A．was writing | B．wrote | C．had written | D．have been writing |
The equipment for disabled people should be ______ easy reach in public places.
| A．beyond | B．near | C．within | D．around |
Outside the exit, many fans waited for the great pop singer, ____to take a picture with him.
| A．hoping | B．hope | C．hoped | D．to hope |