David has to admit the fact ________ he has fallen behind the others in his class.

A．whether          B．that              C．why              D．when

—Where are you going during the summer vacation?

—I’ve found a nice beach ________ I can enjoy swimming.

A．that              B．when             C．where            D．which

—I’ll be away on a business trip for a week. Would you mind looking after my dog?

—Not at all. ________.

A．I’d like to        B．I’d rather not     C．I’d like it         D．I’ve no time

She wants to apply for a ________ in the office of the new government.

A．position           B．location           C．condition          D．career

Lady Gaga has put off her concerts because of the difficulties ______ by the ongoing strikes.

A．causing           B．to be caused       C．caused           D．to cause

—Jane, have you finished your paper?

—No, I ________ my sister with her drawing all the morning.

A．help             B．helped            C．was helping        D．have been helping

Mo Yan won the Nobel Prize in 2012. Many fans are eagerly waiting for his new novel to ______.

A．come out         B．turn out           C．make out          D．go out

Jack looked very calm ________ the quarrel with his desk mate.

A．due to            B．because of         C．as a result of       D．in spite of

How ________ I help them to understand when they don’t listen?

A．must             B．dare             C．can              D．may

—Sorry I shouldn’t have shouted at you.

— ________.

A．That’s all right     B．All right           C．Take it easy        D．Don’t mention it