___ be scolded by the teacher, he had to make up an excuse.
| A．So as to |
| B．In order to |
| C．So as not to |
| D．In order not to |
— Has Yang Liping returned from Yunnan yet? I’d like to meet her.
— Sorry. She _______ back here only for last weekend.
| A．has been | B．would be | C．had been | D．was |
The United Nations set _______ deadline for that country to accept _______ peace plan.
| A．the; the | B．the; a | C．a; the | D．a; a |
— Did you attend Tom’s birthday party at the Grand Hotel?
— I wish I _______. I _______ an English lecture in the school hall.
| A．have; gave | B．did; have given | C．do; had given | D．had; was giving |
It’s a secret. Why don’t we go and talk about this somewhere quieter? _______, you know.
| A．Once bitten, twice shy | B．Moneytalks |
| C．Walls have ears | D．Like father, like son |
--- Of the two apples, which one do you prefer?
--- _______ bigger one. It’s ______ most delicious one, I think.
| A．The; a | B．The; the | C．A; / | D．A; the |