They are determined to go into the dark cave, ________ my warning of danger.
| A．regardless of | B．because of |
| C．apart from | D．instead of |
In the early morning all of us stood at the top of the mountain ___________ east of the city, watching __________burning sun rising.
| A．/; a | B．the; a |
| C．the; the | D．/; the |
________ that saw the rise of quite a number of new writers.
| A．During the first half of the 18th century | B．That it was in the first half of the 18th century |
| C．It was in the first half of the 18th century | D．It was the first half of the 18th century |
There is a real possibility that these animals could be frightened, ________ a sudden loud noise.
| A．being there | B．there being | C．should there be | D．there was |
–This summer is very hot.
--Yes, but it’s not __________ as hot as last summer.
| A．nearly | B．almost |
| C．near | D．mostly |
Our teacher entered the classroom, __________.
| A．a book in hand | B．book in hand |
| C．book in his hand | D．a book in hands |