12. When we were young, every evening my brother and I ______ stay at home waiting for our mother.
A. would B. might C. should D. could
11. Being a teacher for many years, he has learned a(n) ____ to remember students’ names. A. idea B. thought C. trick D. mean
10. -Who______ it be that is knocking at the door?
-It ______ be Father, but I’m not sure.
A. can; must B. can; may C. must; can D. may; must
9. -Why was Mr. Li so happy this morning?
-Because he was honoured with a(n)______ for excellence in teaching.
A. present B. gift C. award D. reward
8. -Have you heard the story of “The Merchant of Venice”?
-No. When and where does the story ______ ?
A. take up B. take on C. take place D. take off
7. I told Sally how to get there, but perhaps I _____ for her.
A. had to write it out B. must have written it out
C. should have written it out D. ought to write it out
6. ---Do you know why the teacher asks for me?
---He wants you to ____ your absence last night.
A. account for B. call for C. reach for D. send for
5. ---He stayed up too late and didn’t get up on time.
---That’s____ he missed the school bus.
A. why B. when C. whether D. what
4. ---_____ I leave here at once?
---No, I don’t think you______.
A. Must; have to B. Must; ought to C. Can; must D. May;dare
3. I’m afraid Mr Harding______ see you now. He is busy.
A. mustn’t B. can’t C. shouldn’t D. needn’t