— If I hadn’t been caught in the heavy rain, I could have been back by 7 o’clock.

  — What a pity! Stella _______ here to see you.

         A. is B. has been      C. would be      D. was

 Just a few minutes every day, _______ you could have shining floors and furniture with this new cleaner.

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

 — Would you like to join us in a field trip this weekend?

   — I’d like to. But I can’t ______ the time because I have an important exam to take on Monday.

         A. kill         B. take     C. afford  D. spend

 _______ fashion differs from country to country results from cultural diversities in the world.

         A. What   B. That     C. This      D. Which

— How could they keep us waiting for so long?

    — They got on the bus half an hour ago and they ________ be here in ten minutes, I think.

         A. might   B. would  C. should D. must

. Just like a voyage at sea, our life journey, ______ time is limited, is full of difficulties as well as opportunities.

    A. what               B. of which                   C. while         D. whose

Please keep ______; I’m taking a photo of you all. Say “Cheese”.

    A. calm           B. still            C. quiet            D. silent

 — What’s the matter with you?

   — After the long walk, my legs _______ and I couldn’t even take one more step.

         A. gave out       B. wore out     C. ran out         D. tired out

 — Are you coming to my wedding ceremony?

   — _____  I can’t miss your prettiest and happiest moment.

         A. I’m afraid I can’t.      B. You’re welcome.             C. No way!     D. You bet!

 In my opinion, the beauty of a person should be measured ______ one’s personality rather than one’s appearance.

         A. on account of      B. in favor of    C. in terms of   D. by means of