It is not until January ,2013　　 the Presidential election of the United States comes to an

end　　　 we’ll know who is the new president ．

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

——Look at those clouds!

——Don’t worry. _____ it rains, we’ll still have a great time.

A. As though                 B. Even if                  C. In case                  D. If only

 The new law states that people _____ drive after drinking alcohol.

A. wouldn't                B. needn't                   C. won't                     D. mustn't

——John, when shall we play badminton again, Friday or Saturday ?

—— .I’ll be off to Shanghai then.

A. Either　 　　　　　　　　 B. Neither　 　　　　　　　 C. Both　 　　　　　　　　　 D. None

 Her previous experience makes her have a big advantage _______ the other applicants

A. over                          B. of                           C. than                              D. to

 Fred is second to none in English in our class, but believe it or not, he _____ passed the last exam.
A. ultimately                  B. successfully             C. permanently            D. hardly

Although some athletes _______ their sports ambitions , there are still many more struggling for success .

A. achieved                   B. will achieve        C. have achieved          D. had achieved

________flights had to be put off because of the hurricane all those days .

A. A great many of                                          B. A great number of 

C. A great deal of                                            D. The great number of

 Though you don’t like him , you should treat him the way ______ suits him most . After all , he is your leader .

A. in which                B. how                        C. that                        D. /

 Dark glasses are sometimes worn to ________ the eyes from strong sunlight .

A. protest                   B. guarantee                C. protect                   D. prevent