| You have _____. You spent _____ you did last time. |
A. made a progress; as less time as |
| The new tax policy only affects people on yearly incomes over ￥120,000, _____ the very rich. |
A. by the way B. as a result C. in other words D. as a manner of |
| The goods bought on line are ______ than those bought in stores. |
A. more cheaper B. more cheap C. far cheaper D. far cheap |
| It was believed that things would get worse, but _____ it is they are getting better. |
A. before B. as C. because D. after |
| — The MP3 cost me about 2,000 yuan. — Well, it was crazy of you to spend so much money _____ you could buy a cheaper one. |
A. when B. unless C. if D. because |
| Most parents encourage their children to take an active part in social events, _____ those events do not interfere with their studies. |
A. concerning B. until C. unless D. provided |
| We would have avoided that terrible accident, _____ Jack, the driver, _____ too much that night. |
A. but; had drank B. but; drank C. so; was drinking D. yet; was drunk |
| — How was your recent visit to Qingdao? — It was great. We visited some friends, and spent the ______ days at the seaside. |
A. few last sunny B. last few sunny C. last sunny few D. few sunny last |
| To be successful, you must be smart, confident, and, _____ honest. |
A. therefore B. above all C. however D. after all |