He hesitated for a moment before kicking the ball; otherwise, he ___________ a goal.
| A．would score | B．scored | C．would have scored | D．had scored |
This computer looks very similar to that one, but the salesman charged me almost_______ for it.
| A．as many twice | B．twice as many |
| C．twice as much | D．as much twice |
Microsoft has been in the leading _____ in the software industry for years.
| A．location | B．direction | C．situation | D．position |
The governments are _____ to improve the employment and medical situation of the citizens.
| A．making progress | B．making efforts |
| C．taking risks | D．looking forward |
Kevin was not good at Chinese at first. After two months in China, _____, he made great progress.
| A．while | B．but | C．however | D．otherwise |
The worst tornado of all time occurred in 1925, ______ three US states.
| A．affected | B．affecting | C．to affect | D．affects |