— Can I lie about seeing a text because I was too busy or lazy to respond to it?
— Receiving a text does not necessarily mean you have to respond. Why waste a perfectly good lie ________ the truth will serve?
| A．unless | B．until | C．when | D．while |
________ the words，the daughter understood what her mother was trying to tell her.
| A．To be heard | B．To hear |
| C．Heard | D．Hearing |
This vase ________ perfect but for a few small holes in its base.
| A．would have been | B．should have been |
| C．shall be | D．would be |
Tom sacrificed his personal life ________ he could get ahead in his career.
| A．in case | B．as if |
| C．so that | D．only if |
There is still a strong argument ________ mobile phones are a particular risk to children.
| A．when | B．which |
| C．that | D．what |
Students ________ remain in their seats until all the papers have been collected.
| A．shall | B．might |
| C．could | D．will |