—— How did you pass the challenging test?
—— It was a long time I found a series of suitable methods.
| A．when | B．until | C．since | D．before |
_________the authorities continue to crack down football betting _________a new hope in the future.
| A． If only; Chinese soccer can see | B． Only if; can Chinese soccer see |
| C． If only; can see Chinese soccer | D． Only if; see Chinese soccer can |
.—Why, Jack! Someone seems to have called you over there.
—Yes? I ________ that.
| A． am not realizing | B． haven’t realized | C． didn’t realize | D． don’t realize |
.—I wonder how much you charge for your services.
—The first two are free, _______the third costs ＄30.
| A． while | B． until | C． when | D． before |
.—When did you ________ to do the work?
—Two months ago, we are through 80% of it at the moment.
| A． set off | B．set about | C．set up | D．set out |
Mr. Smith owns ______ collection of coins than anyone else I have ever met.
| A． larger | B． a larger | C． the larger | D． a large |