—What was strange about yesterday?
—There were black clouds and loud thunder, but _____, it didn’t rain.
| A．more or less | B．up to you | C．it was a pity | D．funnily enough |
—Is Alice still performing?
—I'm afraid not. She is said _______ the stage already as she has become a director.
| A．to have left | B．to leave |
| C．to have been left | D．to be left |
Don't just give me a simple “yes” or “no” to my questions. Explain _______ possible.
| A．however | B．whoever | C．whenever | D．whatever |
Everyone here likes Mike because he is good at telling and _______ jokes.
| A．turning up | B．putting up | C．making up | D．showing up |
—How is everything going on with you in Australia?
—Quite well. Not so smoothly as I hoped, _______.
| A．instead of | B．instead | C．either | D．though |
—How is life in the countryside?
—Life is quiet and peaceful here. Nothing else can _______ a walk in the country road after sunset.
| A．match | B．fit | C．suit | D．go with |