When the dam broke, it seemed ______ the sea had arrived suddenly on our doorstep.
| A．if | B．even if | C．as if | D．as |
The finance minister has not been so _____ since he raised taxes to such a high level.
| A．popular | B．well-known | C．favorable | D．preferable |
I left for the office earlier than usual this morning _____ traffic jam.
| A．in line with | B．in case of |
| C．for the sake of | D．at the risk of |
Do you mind if I _____ with my work while you are getting tea ready.
| A．get through | B．turn to | C．carry on | D．come on |
The boy had a _____ escape when he ran across the road in front of the bus.
| A．close | B．short | C．narrow | D．fine |
Keys should never be hidden around the house since thieves _____ know where to look.
| A．virtually | B．variously | C．unavoidably | D．invariably |