The local government has again _______ its words not to swallow the arable land for town building and the farmers can do nothing but swallow it. Which of the following is NOT OK?
| A．swallowed | B．eaten | C．broken | D．let down |
The time is not far away ________ modern communications will become widespread in China’s vast countryside.
| A．that | B．until | C．before | D．when |
He managed to reach the summit of his career, but it was at the ________ of his health.
| A．consumption | B．consequence | C．expense | D．evidence |
China was cracking down on drunk driving, including fines, 15-day detention, and having licenses ________ for up to 6 months.
| A．set down | B．got off | C．taken away | D．given away |
--Mr. Black, this is our language lab. Would you like to go in and have a look?
--OK.________.
| A．Help yourself | B．This way, please | C．Follow me | D．After you |
-- I ________ to your birthday party last Sunday!
-- Unfortunately, you were on business.
| A．had come | B．came | C．would come | D．would have come |