| — It took me ten years to build up my business, and it almost killed me. — Well, you know what they say. _____. |
A. There is no smoke without fire B. Practice makes perfect C. All roads lead to Rome D. No pains, no gains |
| When we plan our vacation, mother often offers _____ suggestions. |
A. careful B. practical C. effective D. acceptable |
| This new model of car is so expensive that it is _____ the reach of those with average incomes. |
A. over B. within C. beyond D. below |
| To enjoy the scenery, Irene would rather spend long hours on the train _____ travel by air. |
A. as B. to C. than D. while |
| We needed a new cupboard for the kitchen. So Peter made _____ from some wood we had. |
A. it B. one C. himself D. another |
| A man is being questioned in relation to the _____ murder last night. |
A. advised B. attended C. attempted D. admitted |
| For a long time they walked without saying _____ word. Jim was the first to break _____ silence. |
A. the; a B. a; the C. a; 不填 D. the; 不填 |
| More patients _____ in hospital this year than last year. |
A. treated B. have treated C. had been treated D. have been treated |
| He got to the station early, _____ missing his train. |
A. in case of B. instead of C. for fear of D. in search of |
| _____ I accept that he is not perfect, I do actually like the person. |
A. While B. Since C. Before D. Unless |