— You were late again, Peter.
—Sorry, I ______ to be here on time, but the traffic on the roads _____ heavy.
| A．wanted; was | B．had wanted; was |
| C．wanted; would have been | D．had wanted; would have been |
.—Why don’t you like the shirt?
—Its neck is not big for me at all. Have you got a shirt of this kind with _____ neck?
| A．the biggest | B．a far bigger | C．by far the biggest | D．a more bigger |
Much of the power of the trade unions has been lost. _ , their political influence should be very great. (2006广东)
| A．As a result | B．As usual | C．Even so | D．So far |
The hurricane damaged many houses and business buildings;_____ , it caused 20 deaths.
| A．or else | B．therefore | C．after all | D．besides |
Progress so far has been very good. _______, we are sure that the project will be completed on time.
| A．Howeve | B．Otherwise | C．Therefore | D．Besides |
It takes a long time to go there by train; it's ________by road.
| A．quick | B．the quickest | C．much quick | D．quicker |