The main character of the story, __________，the writer of the book offered us a lot of practical advice on how to live in a foreign country.
| A．rather than |
| B．other than |
| C．or else |
| D．or rather |
----Will $ 1,000 _______ the cost of the trip?
----I’m afraid not. Perhaps I need _______ $500.
| A．pay; another | B．charge; more | C．cover; another | D．afford; more |
The beautiful lady was at _____ loss when _____ word came that she was forbidden to drive for speeding.
| A．a; the | B．the; a | C．the; the | D．a; / |
John _____ such a thing about you. He never speaks ill of you behind your back.
| A．can’ t have said | B．might not say | C．couldn’ t say | D．mustn’ t have said |
The number of the people who _______ cars ______ increasing in China.
| A．own, are | B．owns, is | C．own, is | D．owns, are |
It’s unfair that he _________ cheating because he’s a famous author.
| A．makes use of | B．gets away with | C．gets rid of | D．ends up with |