Johnson had made up his mind to give it up, but on ________ second thought he determined to try ________ third time.
A./; a | B.the; / | C.a; a | D.the; a |
__________ many students have known about the news, you, as our monitor, had better announce it officially in front of all the students.
A.Unless |
B.Although |
C.Once |
D.Because |
__________ well prepared a gymnast is, he still needs a lot of luck in performing.
A.Whatever |
B.Although |
C.No matter |
D.However |
__________ the police thought he was the most likely one, since they had no exact proof about it, they could not arrest him.
A.Although |
B.As long as |
C.If only |
D.As soon as |
Mr. Black ________ English in a middle school ever since he came to China.
A.have been teaching |
B.has been teaching |
C.had taught |
D.taught |
The prices are fast these days. Nobody can get the prices _______.
A. going down ; to bring down
B. rising ; to be bringing down
C, raising ; bring down
D. going up ; brought down