During the examination we are required to stay in our seats, keep our eyes on our work, to anyone.
| A．instead of speaking | B．rather than speak |
| C．and not to speak | D．but would not speak |
—I think it is ______ great pleasure to work with you.
—Me too. What’s more, what we’re doing will make ____ big difference to the lives of poor families.
| A．a; a | B．a; 不填 | C．不填; the | D．the; an |
—What are you going to do this weekend?
—________. If time permits, I may go to Shanghai to visit my friends.
| A．Don’t mention it | B．It doesn’t matter | C．Forget it | D．It depends. |
— I’m sorry I didn’t make it to your party last night.
—______, I know you’re busy these days.
| A．Of course | B．No kidding | C．That’s all right | D．You are welcome |
After he retired from the office, Tom ______ painting for a while, but soon lost interest.
| A．took up | B．saved up | C．kept up | D．drew up |
When the old man ______ to walk back to his house, the sun ______ itself behind the mountain.
| A．started; had already hidden | B．was starting; hid |
| C．had started; had already hidden | D．had started; was hiding |