For centuries the upper classes in Britain spoke French ______ the common people spoke English.
A.while |
B.when |
C.though |
D.since |
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—Why are you looking so worried?
—I sent an email to my son in America last week, but no reply ________.
A.was received | B.had received | C.has received | D.has been received |
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When the environmentally friendly cars came onto the market, many people were eager to buy them ________ the price.
A.wherever | B.however | C.whichever | D.whatever |
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—I believe Tom to be a great businessman like Bill Gates in the future.
—Why do you think so?
—Because he is ________ in business.
A.as hungry as a lion | B.as sharp as a spear |
C.as busy as a bee | D.as sly as a fox |
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Men will ________ all the natural resources if they continue consuming them like that.
A.run out | B.wipe out | C.drop out | D.hold out |
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An official said the plan had also taken migrant workers into account, ________ medical care would be provided even if they didn’t have a stable job.
A.for whom | B.for which | C.with whom | D.with which |