—Mike got “F” in his history test.

—           ? He has been working so hard on it.

A．How come           B．So what         C．What for        D．Why not

           is often the case with elder people, my grandma talked about my new hairstyle for

at least 50 minutes nonstop.

A．That         B．Which         C．As           D．It

To some people life is enjoyable, while to           it is suffering.

A．ones          B．others            C．those            D．another

Several years had passed           I finally realized the true value of friendship.

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

Recently some studies have found that learning      second language can lead to       

increase in one’s brain power.

A．a; the         B．/; the         C．a; an          D．the; an

The boy looked to the right and to the left,           what to do.

A．not to know         B．didn’t know         C．not knowing         D．not being known

Hello. You           68442936. I’m sorry I’m unable to answer your call right now.

A．reached         B．have reached         C．are reaching           D．had reached

Most of the big hotels were full at this time of year, but finally we           find a room in

one of those small guesthouses near the station.

A．ought to          B．could          C．were able to          D．might

Every student as well as teachers who           to visit the museum           asked to

be at the school gate on time.

A．is; is         B．are; are           C．is; are            D．are; is

           smoking here will be fined $ 20.

A．Who          B．Whomever            C．Anyone           D．Whoever