Yesterday I was walking downstairs when I missed my foot and had a bad fall, nothing serious, ______.
| A.even | B.either | C.then | D.though |
– did Prince William's wedding last?
– It lasted for about 5 hours.
A. How far B. How long C. How soon
It is the prevention of disease_____ its successful treatment that has led to the rapid increase of the world’s population.
| A.more than | B.rather than | C.other than | D.less than |
It seems that living green is _______ easy and affordable. A small step makes a big difference.
| A.exactly | B.fortunately | C.surprisingly | D.hardly |
Everything has gone smoothly with the project so far. __________ it’s believed to be completed on time.
| A.Besides | B.Therefore | C.However | D.Otherwise |
I wasn’t blaming anyone: I ________ said errors like this could be avoided.
| A.merely | B.mostly | C.rarely | D.nearly |
— So you missed the meeting.
— ______. I got there five minutes before it finished.
| A.Not at all | B.Not exactly | C.Not especially | D.Not really |
It is believed that high achievers work toward personal standards of excellence ______ material rewards.
| A.other than | B.or rather | C.rather than | D.or else |
The train stopped ______ at lonely little stations, which resulted in a sleepless night.
| A.peacefully | B.sincerely | C.finally | D.frequently |