Many developing countries are unwilling to pursue their economic development __________ destroying the environment despite there being several financial crises.
| A．at the risk of | B．at the cost of |
| C．at the end of | D．at the mercy of |
—Why didn’t you turn up at the party last night, Ella?
—_____, but I was fully occupied.
| A．I’d love to | B．I’d like to have |
| C．I’d rather not | D．I was ready to |
—Jackie, could you please repeat what I said just now?
— Sorry, I ______.
| A．wasn’t listening | B．wasn’t to listen |
| C．hadn’t listened | D．wouldn’t listen |
—He’s always associating himself with those dishonest boys!
—A man is known by the ______ he keeps.
| A．reference | B．company |
| C．distinction | D．occupation |
This morning Mr. Paula Sargent, _____ president of Patcham High School, promised us _____ big surprise at the end of this term.
| A．the; a | B．/; a |
| C．the; the | D．a; the |
--- I’ve studied watching birds as one of my interests. Could I make some suggestions?
---_________ .
| A．You will make it | B．It doesn’t matter |
| C．Take it easy | D．Go right ahead |