1. Not that I’m unwilling to lend you a hand, _________ I’m too busy for the moment.

A. because            B. but that          C. but             D. and that

2. ---You’ve booked a ticket on a four o’clock flight?

  ---What chance________ of taking an earlier plane?

A. there is             B. is it             C. there it is        D. is there

3. ---Could you mail these letters for me please?

  ---________ letters? Your friends are going to be very happy to hear from you again.

A. What               B. Some           C. More           D. Different

4. ---You’d better keep quiet in class.

  ---Sometimes I_________. Yesterday, I was very quiet during my English class.

A. would              B. do               C. did            D. have

5. ---I hear Johnson was badly injured in the accident.

  ---__________, let’s go and see him.

A. What’s more         B. If so             C. Where possible   D. When necessary

6. ---Who is making so much noise in the garden?

  ---___________ the children.

A. It is                B. They are           C. That is         D. There are

7. It isn’t cold enough for there__________ a frost(霜) tonight, so I can leave Jim’s car out quite safely.

A. to be             B. will be             C. is               D. being

8. ---Will you go to the party?

  ---Of course I will if____________.

A. I was invited        B. invited             C. I will be invited  D. having invited

9. ____________ the students were to hear the exciting news!

A. How pleased        B. What a fun          C. How happily    D. What pleasure

10. ---I want to ask you a question, sir.

   ---____________?

A. Why               B. What for           C. What about     D. How about

11. ---Don’t forget to take the message to my teacher.

   ---______________.

A. Yes, I will            B. No, I won’t        C. I don’t think so  D. Sorry, I don’t

12. ___________, you’ll never be able to persuade him.

A. However hard may you try                   B. Try however hard you may

C. However hard you may try                   D. Try hard however you may

13. ---Could you__________ take care of my dog while I’m away?

   ---Sure. Leave it to me, please.

A. perhaps            B. possibly             C. maybe            D. probably

14. Some people waste a lot of food___________ others haven’t enough to eat.

A. however            B. when               C. as               D. while

15. So absorbed___________ in her work that she didn’t realize I was behind her.

A. did she             B. was she             C. she did            D. she was

16. ---Were all the people in the taxi injured in the accident?

   ---No, ___________ only the two passengers who got hurt.

A. there was           B. there were            C. that was           D. it was

17. ---You must do as I tell you.

   ---Oh, I must, ________?

A. should I             B. ought I            C. mustn’t I           D. must I

18. I know Jack spends at least as much time reading as he___________.

A. does writing          B. is writing          C. writes            D. does to write

19. ---It is fine today.

   ---__________. And a very day for fishing, isn’t it?

A. So it is            B. It is so             C. Is it so            D. So is it

20. Not once in these years_________ the prices of these products.

A. we changed        B. have we changed     C. did we change      D. we have changed

21. It was in Beihai Park___________ they made a date for the first time_________ the old couple told us their love story.

A. where; that          B. that; that           C. where; when       D. that; when

22. If things are left_________ they are, the problems will never be settled, I’m afraid.

A. how                B. as                 C. what             D. where

23. Was it in 1998, when he was at college, __________ this young man won the international prize?

A. that                 B. where             C. when             D. which

24. Talking to a friend over the phone, you feel that you are close to each other________ the actual distance is not short.

A. so long as            B. so that             C. as if              D. even if

25. Isn’t ________ rude___________ him to talk to his mother like that?

A. that; for              B. that; of             C. it; for            D. it; of

26. ---I’ve been busy with my book these days. I’d like to go out for relaxation this weekend.

   ---I think so. ________________.

A. Have a good time       B. For what           C. What fun       D. Have good travel

27. ---What you said at the party hurt me deeply.

   ---Sorry, but____________.

A. I didn’t mean it         B. I didn’t mean to      C. I don’t mean it  D. I don’t mean to

28. The child complained that the old man made no answer when ________where he lived.

A. asking                B. asked               C. to ask         D. having asked

29. ---Did you remember to give Jenny the money?

   ---Yes, __________I saw her, I’m sure.

A. So long as             B. So far as        C. The moment       D. No matter when

30. It was not until dark_________ he found ___________ he thought was the correct way to solve the problem.

A. that; what             B. that; that          C. when; what       D. when; that

31. ---Was it because the traffic was very heavy during the rush hour _________ you were late again?

   ---Well, I’m afraid so.

A. when                 B. that             C. why              D. which

32. You can fly to the UK this morning_________ you don’t mind changing planes in Hong Kong.

A. because               B. provided         C. unless            D. so far as

33. ___________, he does get angry with her sometimes.

A. As he likes her much    B. He likes her much C. Though much he likes her     D. Much as he likes her

34. He will be late ___________he can catch the 10:00 train.

A. if                 B. as if              C. as                D. even if

35. It won’t be long___________ he gets the driving license.

A. before              B. since             C. after              D. when

36. ---Who are you going to interview?

   ---____________ the man injured in the accident.

A. The doctor will operate on  B. The nurse to be looked after C. His brother got D. The doctor to operate on

37. _________ is no possibility___________ Bob can win the first prize in the match.

A. There; that           B. It; that           C. There; whether       D. It; whether

38. She wants to know if it is 600 miles an hour_________ the newest plane can go.

A. which               B. that             C. when               D. when

39. It was __________1936___________ basketball became a regular part of the Olympic Games.

A. not until; that       B. not until; when       C. until; when       D. until; that

40. ---Was that the new school master who walked by?

   ---___________.

A. it was                 B. there was         C. they were          D. there are

41. The hostess told us it was_________ that caused her to serve dinner an hour later than usual.

A. for our being late      B. our being late      C. we were too late  D. because we were late

42. It was with great joy_________ he received the news that his long lost son would soon return home.

A. as                   B. that              C. so              D. for

43. _________ electricity plays such an important part in our daily life?

A. Why was it that        B. Why is it that       C. Why is it        D. Why it is that

44. I can’t quite remember__________ you started doing the work.

A. that it was when       B. when it was that     C. when was it that   D. that when it was

45. ________ who had arrested him three times for drug-taking.

A. Before George stood the policeman           B. Before George the policeman stood

C. Before the policeman stood George           D. Before George did the policeman stand

46. Hardly___________ when the bus suddenly pulled away.

A. they had got to the bus stop                  B. they got to the bus stop

C. did they get to the bus stop                   D. had they got to the bus stop

47. ---Can you tell me where my uncle is?

   ---Yes, of course,_______________.

A. here your uncle comes  B. here comes your uncle C. comes your uncle here  D. your uncle here comes

48. ___________from the tenth floor when the policeman pointed his gun at him.

A. Jumped down the murderer                   B. Down jumped the murderer

C. Down the murderer jumped                   D. Down did the murderer jump

49. ---Shall I wake you up tomorrow morning?

   ---Yes, ____________.

A. please do               B. you shall          C. you will         D. you may

50. ---You look happy today, Mary.

   ---I like my new dress and Mother_________, too.

A. likes                 B. does              C. is               D. do

51. ---She must look like a very pretty girl.

   ---Yes, I imagine_________.

A. to                    B. that               C. it              D. so

52. ---What’s the matter with John?

   ---He didn’t pass the test but he still___________.

A. hopes so              B. hopes to            C. hopes it         D. hopes that

53. ---You performed so well. Are you an actor?

   ---No, I’m not. But I___________.

A. used                 B. used to             C. used to be        D. was used to

54. ---I didn’t tell my mother that I would leave home.

   ---You____________ when you left home.

A. ought to              B. should              C. did             D. ought to have

55. ---I slipped on the stairs. I think my arm is broken.

   ---Oh! I____________.

A. do not hope to         B. do not hope         C. hope not so       D. hope not

56. ---Will you go home tomorrow evening?

   ---No, I am going to a lecture, or at least I am planning_______.

A. so                  B. to                  C. it               D. that

57. ---I got tired of the village life here.

   ---Why____________ for a few weeks?

A. don’t come to my home  B. not coming to my home  C. do you come to my home  D. not come to my home

58. ---Have you been in China long?

   ---___________.

A. No, not very        B. Not much         C. Yes, only little       D. No, only yesterday

59. ---I don’t think he is watching TV in the room now.

   ---Oh! __________?

A. does he            B. doesn’t he          C. is he              D. isn’t he

60. ---Do you follow me?

   ---Yes, _____________.

A. it is good          B. I will             C. perfectly            D. very good

61. ---You can’t come today, can you?

   ---____________.

A. Yes, I can come tomorrow                  B. Yes, I can’t come tomorrow

C. No, but I can come tomorrow               D. No, but I can’t come tomorrow

62. ---Did you have breakfast?

   ---_______________.

A. Yes, let’s have it together B. No, let’s go there sometime C. No, I haven’t taken it  D. Yes, about an hour ago

63. To know what is good and_________ are two different things.

A. doing what is right   B. does what is right  C. to do what is right  D. did what was right

64. The man is either for me or_________ if I give my opinion.

A. against me          B. is against me      C. says no to me     D. he is against me

65. The passer-by both saw the robbery_________ to the police.

A. and reporting it      B. and reported it     C. and she reported it  D. and she reported

66. The novelist is __________.

A. not only famous in Britain but also in America B. not famous only in Britain but also in America

C. famous not only in Britain but also in America D. not only famous in Britain but in America too

67. To be admitted into a famous university, ___________.

A. one must work hard                    B. working hard is needed

C. what you need is to work hard            D. what one needs is to work hard

68. ---Please don’t make a noise.

   ---________________. I’ll be as quiet as a mouse.

A. Yes, I won’t        B. No, I won’t       C. No, I will         D. Yes, I will

69. If you go to Xi’an, you will find the palaces there more magnificent than commonly________.

A. supposing          B. supposed         C. to suppose        D. suppose

70.---I don’t think I can walk any further.

  ---__________. Let’s stop here for a rest.

A. Neither can I      B. Nor am I          C. I don’t think so     D. So do I

71. Albert Einstein cared little for money. __________ Professor Wang.

A. Either did          B. So was           C. So did            D. Neither did

72. ____________ that he found it difficult to stop at the red light.

A. So fast he was driving  B. So fast he drove C. So fast was he driving  D. So fast drove he

73. ______________, I would have phoned you.

A. If I knew it        B. Had I known it        C. If I know it        D. Did I know

74. It was not_________ she took off her dark glasses____________ I realized she was a famous film star.

A. when; that         B. until; that            C. until; when        D. when; then

75. ---What are you worrying about?

   ---__________ you can return the book to me in time.

A. If                 B. Whether            C. When            D. Where

76. ---Are you sure he is able to do the work well?

   ---___________ he would give his mind to it.

A. In case             B. If only              C. Until             D. Unless

77. The shop manager always says to her assistants, “ We can never be_________ polite to our customers.”

A. so                 B. more                C. too               D. that

78. ---Could you pass me that picture book?

   ---Yes, certainly. _______________.

A. Here’s yours         B. Here you are        C. I’ll get you there    D. It won’t be long

79. Only when ___________ possible to settle the problem.

A. does the chief editor come will it be       B. the chief editor comes will it be

C. does the chief editor come it will be        D. the chief editor comes it will be

80. ---What do you suppose made her look so unhappy?

   ---__________ her wallet.

A. Lose           B. Lost            C. Losing            D. Because of losing

81. When___________ into the machine, the water soon changed into ice.

A. taken            B. taking           C. to be taken        D. to take

82. ---Your dictionary is missing? Could you have left it in the library?

   ---Yes, I____________.

A. could            B. must            C. should have        D. might have

83. I don’t think he could have done such a stupid thing last night, ___________?

A. do I              B. could he         C. did he            D. has he

84. ---Tom, _________ sure to come tomorrow.

   ---Ok, I will.

A. is                B. be              C. you’re            D. will be

85. Mr. Zhang is __________ to our English evening.

A. more pleased to come                     B. more pleased to come than

C. more than pleased to come                 D. more pleased than coming

86. We had to be patient because it___________ some time ___________ we got the full result.

A. would be; before      B. was; after      C. has been; since      D. had been; until

87. Beijing was attacked by such a terrible sandstorm_________ few citizens had ever experienced before.

A. that                 B. which           C. as               D. so that

88. ---Dear me! I’ve been in China for three weeks.

   ---__________ you are settled, why don’t you take up some serious study?

A. When                B. Now that         C. If               D. Though

89. _____________ if we want to improve our English within the limited time, or we won’t enter an ideal university.

A. Practising more     B. Practise more     C. To practise more  D. Unless you practise more

90. ---Do you like swimming in a lake?

   ---__________. I think swimming in big rivers is a lot more exciting.

A. No problem         B. Probably not         C. Not all that much    D. Yes, I do

91.---Who is the man talking to the headmaster?

   ---A professor__________ a visit to our school.

A. pays                B. is paying            C. paid              D. paying

92. ---Does he like music?

   ---__________.

A. Don’t as I know     B. Don’t as far as I know  C. Not as I know    D. Not as far as I know

93. ---Do you think it’s going to rain over the weekend?

   ---_____________.

A. I don’t believe      B. I don’t believe it    C. I believe not so       D. I believe not

94. ---Peter likes playing football, but he can’t play it well.

   ---_____________.

A. So does his brother  B. Nor does his brother C. So is his brother   D. It’s the same with his brother

95. No sooner________ begun to speak_________ I sensed that something was wrong.

A. he has; when      B. he had; than     C. had he; than        D. did he; when

96. In recent years travel companies have succeeded in selling us the idea that the further we go,__________.

A. our holiday will be better                    B. the better our holiday will be

C. our holiday will be the better                 D. the better will our holiday be

97. Was________ at the air battle on June8, 1944, __________ was led by Captain Johnson, _______ Peter lost his life?

A. it; when; that      B. that; that; who      C. it; which; that      D. it; which; when

98. When I try to understand_________ that prevents so many Americans from being as happy as one might expect, it seems to me that there are two reasons.

A. for what          B. about what         C. what it is          D. why it is

99. How is it that you are late for class again?

   ---____________.

A. By bus and then on foot  B. Because I missed the bus C. Yes, it’s quite wrong  D. It’s far from school

100. Ann never dreams of_________ for her to be sent abroad very soon.

A. being a chance    B. there to be a chance  C. there being a chance  D. there is a chance