He stayed up late into night yesterday. This is __________ he was late for school.
| A．because | B．why | C．that | D．what |
—Dad, dad! My head hurts so much. I think I’m dying.
—________, darling! The doctor says you will feel better soon.
| A．That will do | B．There, there | C．Hi, there | D．So long |
Comparison may make something appear more beautiful than it is when ______ alone.
| A．to see | B．seeing | C．is seen | D．seen |
Jessica has always been honest and straightforward, and it doesn’t matter ________ that she’s talking to.
| A．who is it | B．who it is | C．it is who | D．it is whom |
According to the original design, the plant would be able to _______ at least 8,000 pianos a year.
| A．bring out | B．take out | C．put out | D．work out |
Young children are often advised not to spoil their appetite by eating sweets ________ the three meals.
| A．among | B．during | C．between | D．through |