— I know smoking is bad for my health， ____ I just can’t give it up.
— It is easier said than done.
| A．for | B．or | C．but | D．so |
The teacher said that they ______ hard-working students.
| A．is | B．are | C．were | D．was |
His father _____ to Nanjing. He _____ back next week.
A. has been, is B has been, will be C. has gone, is D. has gone, will be
The teacher encourages her students _____ English as much as possible.
| A．to speak | B．speaking | C．speak | D．spoke |
I will stay at home and read books if it _______ tomorrow.
| A．is raining | B．rains | C．rain | D．will rain |
She _______ a lot of money on clothes.
| A．takes | B．costs | C．spends | D．buys |