Rather than _____his car on the busy road, Mr Green always prefers____ his bike.
| A．drive; to ride | B．driving; ride |
| C．to drive; riding | D．to drive; ride |
He’s never lost a day’s work through illness. He’s as _____ as old boots.
| A．strong | B．high | C．rough | D．tough |
Jim went to answer the phone. _____ , Harry started to prepare lunch.
| A．However | B．Nevertheless | C．Besides | D．Meanwhile |
The living room is clean and tidy, with a dining table already _____ for a meal to be cooked.
| A．laid | B．being laid | C．put | D．being put |
There will be a _____ TV report of tonight’s football match and we can enjoy it together.
| A．alive | B．living | C．live | D．lively |
What a great _____ do you think a word of praise from the teacher will have on pupils?
| A．result | B．account | C．effect | D．cause |