________ recent developments we do not think your scheme is practical.
| A．In view of | B．In memory of |
| C．In case of | D．In favor of |
I am determined to get a seat for the concert ________ it means standing in a queue all night.
| A．now that | B．even if | C．as if | D．so that |
Mary felt quite ______ from the outside world, because she couldn’t get access to the Internet and couldn’t receive any e-mail.
| A．cut down | B．cut in | C．cut out | D．cut off |
The manager told me with great ______ that he couldn’t offer me the job.
| A．regret | B．sadness | C．kindness | D．patience |
Dr. Green, as well as his wife and children, ______ visit Beijing this winter.
| A．was going to | B．were going to | C．is going to | D．are going to |
Tom went off to the EXPO Garden with his friends, ______an exciting day of discovering the unique culture of each nation．
| A．expected | B．expecting | C．to expect | D．expects |