--After the 2008 Olympic Games, more and more people in Western countries begin to learn Chinese_____ they can better understand the culture of China.
-- I’m sure they will.
| A．because of | B．so that |
| C．even though | D．as if |
—Hurry up! The bus is coming.
—Wait a minute. Don’t cross the street the traffic lights are green.
| A．until | B．after | C．while | D．since |
—Before he went abroad, he spent as much time as he ____ English.
| A．could learning | B．learned | C．to learn | D．could learn |
—How about going hiking this weekend?
—Sorry, I prefer _____rather than _____.
| A．to stay at home, go out | B．to go out, stay at home |
| C．staying at home, go out | D．going out, stay at home. |
Which sign means “Save Water”?
—Mum, I’ve got an "A" in the English examination today.
—Great! And you are sure to win a second time because this is a good_____.
| A．report | B．result | C．skill | D．start |