A photo ________ on Aug. 23, 2008 shows a bird’s eye view of the Bird’s Nest, shining with colors and lights during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

A. taking             B. taken                C. was taken          D. is taking

When it comes to “The Best Tourist Attractions in China”, the first ________ impresses us is Mianyang.

A. that             B. one                   C. which                 D. what

―Oh, my God! I just missed the last bus back home.

―That’s really bad. I’m sure you ________ it, but you were not in a hurry.

   A. could catch                                     B. had caught

   C. could have caught                            D. would catch

I’d like to do something for you ________ everything you’ve done for me.

A. in exchange for                                 B. in tune with

C. in return for                                      D. in terms of

―How is your work getting along?

―I can’t carry on ________ any longer. I have to get some help.

 A. singly              B. simply               C. lonely              D. alone

He failed to come on time, because his car ________ in the heavy snow.

  A. was sticking                             B. got stuck

  C. is sticking                                D. gets stuck

―Well! Tom, can you explain what I've just said?

―Oh, I'm sorry. I ________. Would you please say it again?

  A. didn't notice                                      B. am not noticing

  C. was not noticing                                D. hadn't noticed

China's third manned spacecraft Shenzhou VII ________ at 9:10 pm. on Thursday to carry out its most ambitious and risky mission: space walk.

  A. put off              B. kicked off            C. went off             D. lifted off

Some developing countries are trying to get every child into school. They are experiencing similar difficulties to ________ that China faces.

  A. one                B. that                      C. these                D. those

―How can I wake up so early?

―Set the alarm at 5:00 am. ________ you will make it.

  A. but                  B. and                     C. or                    D. so