Because Michael was walking in the dark alone, he sang to ________ his courage.
| A．hold up | B．take up |
| C．set up | D．keep up |
-- Can I call you back at two o'clock this afternoon?
-- I'm sorry, but by then I ____ to Beijing. How about five?
| A．fly | B．will fly |
| C．will be flying | D．am flying |
The little boy was allowed to go to have a swim _____ he finished his homework.
| A．in case | B．provided that |
| C．now that | D．by the time |
-- Can you keep an eye on my bag? I need to go to the washing closet.
-- ________ . It'll be safe with me.
| A．It's my pleasure | B．Never mind |
| C．Go ahead | D．Forget it |
Jack has been working hard these days．It's obvious that there is ________he is eager for but didn't mention to us．
| A．anything | B．something |
| C．nothing | D．everything |
With the on－going campaign of banning cigarette，the number of people who have given up smoking________．
| A．is increasing | B．increased |
| C．has increased | D．will increase |