Even on a cold day he prefers _______ out to play football _______ at home.
| A．going,to staying |
| B．going,rather stay |
| C．to go,rarher than staying |
| D．to go,rather than to stay |
If we fail to sell enough goods, _________ last year, we will have to ________ production.
| A．comparing with; cut down | B．compared with; cut back on |
| C．comparing to; cut out | D．compared to; cut off |
The little girl ______ the tail of his brother’s coat the moment she saw he would hurry away without her.
| A．held on to | B．held down | C．held out on | D．held back |
— What’s the matter with you?
— Oh, once again I had my best friend ___, because the expression on his face ____ his anger.
| A．hurting; betraying | B．to be hurt; to betrayed |
| C．hurt; betrayed | D．being hurt; betraying |
It is said that the Olympic Games ______ in London in 2012 will cover more events than any other Olympics did.
| A．to be held | B．held |
| C．to be holding | D．will have been held |
— I’ll be away on a business trip. Would you mind receiving my email for me?
— Not at all. _______.
| A．I’ve no time | B．I’d rather not | C．I’d like it | D．I’d be glad to |