（2014届湖北省黄冈市高三年级3月测试英语试卷）
Selig formally announced on Thursday his intention to retire in January 2015. “It remains my great______to serve the game I have loved throughout my life.” he said.
| A．contribution | B．pattern | C．competition | D．privilege |
— _______ David and Vicky _____ married?
— For about three years.
| A．How long were; have been | B．How long have; have been |
| C．How long have; been | D．How long did; get |
Do you know that _____ with wise men improves your mind?
| A．chat | B．Chats | C．chatted | D．chatting |
When I said that some people are stupid I was not _____ you.
| A．talking to | B．referring to | C．turning to | D．listening to |
The house rent is expensive. I’ve got about half the space I had at home and I’m paying_____ here.
| A．as three times much | B．as much three times |
| C．much as three times | D．three times as much |
_____ my English teacher, I have become what I am.
| A．Thanks for | B．Thank to | C．Thanks to | D．Thank for |