The manager meant _______the workers that being 5 minutes late meant____ the company.
| A．to tell, to leave | B．telling, leaving |
| C．to tell, leaving | D．telling, to leave |
________is power is a famous saying known to all.
| A．What knowledge | B．How knowledge |
| C．That knowledge | D．When knowledge |
John was usually so careful, this time he made a small mistake.
| A．still | B．yet |
| C．thus | D．even |
Peng Liyuan has been wearing his designs for more than a decade, however, ________the brand, Peng’s support of Chinese labels has surprised millions of Chinese who favor foreign fashion brands.
| A．in terms of | B．in defence of |
| C．in place of | D．regardless of |
Your ______ as a student will be excellent if you develop a habit of reflecting on how you learn.
| A．performance | B．growth |
| C．operation | D．character |
---- Mary, I’m going to Paris for a couple of days?
---- _____. I wish I could get away for a while.
| A．Forget it. | B．I really envy you |
| C．Go ahead | D．I can’t agree more |