______ the fact that the old cars could not go as fast as modern ones, people still watched the race with a great deal of pleasure and excitement.
| A．Despite | B．Thanks to | C．As far as | D．Although |
My dad fell off the ladder a week ago and ________ in bed ever since.
| A．was |
| B．is |
| C．has been |
| D．would be |
---He got the first place in the test!
---Not ________ , he is the most hard-working student m our class.
| A．surprisingly |
| B．truly |
| C．completely |
| D．gradually |
Sorry to disturb you, ________could I speak to you for a few minutes?
| A．whether |
| B．but |
| C．if |
| D．and |
The exercise is so difficult that it is ________ the abilities of most of the class.
| A．outside |
| B．across |
| C．above |
| D．beyond |
---Have you ever heard of the new brand of computer,Miller?
---Yes, of course. But I haven't decided whether to buy________.
| A．it |
| B．one |
| C．this |
| D．that |