—I haven't seen you for ages.
—Come over for a chat so we can ______ each other’s updates.
A.live up to B.end up with C.hold on to D.catch up on
—Haven’t you finished your novel yet?
—Yes. My supervisor and I ______ on it for the whole year.
A.have worked B.are working C.have been working D.worked
After a long and trying investigation, the police have robbery as a motive for the murder.
A.exceeded B.excelled C.excluded D.extended
The climate here is quite pleasant, the temperature rarely, ________, reaching 30℃ in summer.
A.if not B.if ever C.if any D.if so
“When we receive your instructions,” said Thomas, in the style of a senior police officer, “we shall act ______.”
A.accordingly B.alternatively C.conversely D.reluctantly
After the deadly collision, the relatives of the kids protected them from the knowledge_______ their parents had already passed away.
A.when B.where C.that D.which
