—Have you heard the latest news?
—No, what ________？
| A．is it | B．is there |
| C．are they | D．are those |
The exam was very difficult but everyone ______ pass.
| A．had to | B．would | C．could | D．was able to |
— I hear you have written a novel?
— Yes, the book ____ come out in a month or so.
| A．can | B．must | C．should | D．would |
You must apologize ______ your mother ______ your rudeness.
| A．to; to | B．for; to | C．to; for | D．for; for |
Her father retired _______ poor health last year.
| A．account for | B．on no account | C．on account of | D．from all accounts |
— Did you enjoy yourself at the dinner party?
— Yes, I’ve never been to________one before.
| A．a more excited | B．a more exciting | C．the most excited | D．thd most exciting |