—What do you think of the movie?

—It’s fantastic. The only pity is that I     the beginning of it.

A. missed   B. had missed   C. miss D. would miss

 In the good care of the nurses, the boy is     recovering from his heart operation.

A. quietly   B. actually   C. practically  D. gradually

 , the pay isn’t attractive enough, though the job itself is quite interesting.

A. Generally speaking       B. On the contrary

C. In particular          D. To be honest

 —Do you want another drink?

——      .

A. I don’t think so  B. No way C. Not at all D. I wouldn’t say no

 Practising Chinese kung fu can not only     one’s strength, but also develop one’s character.

A. bring up  B. take up  C. build up  D. pull up

 John is very     ——if he promises to do something he’ll do it .

A. independent B. confident C. reliable  D. flexible

 I have reached a point in my life     I am supposed to make decisions of my own.

A. which  B. where   C. how  D. why

 The doctor recommended that you     swim after eating a large meal.

A. wouldn’t  B. couldn’t   C. needn’t   D. shouldn’t

 —Is there any possibility       you could pick me up at the airport ?

—No problem

A. when  B. that C. whether  D. what

 The good thing about children is that they      very easily to new environments.

A. adapt B. appeal  C. attach D. apply