—May I take the magazine out of the reading room?
—No, you can’t. You _________ read it here. It’s the rule.
A. must B. would C. may D. can’t
Mr. Fang is always the first one to be in the office ________ he lives far from his company.
A. although B. because C. when D. as
— Can you come to my birthday party on Sunday evening, Mike?
—__________, but I must look after my grandma at home.
A. I’m afraid not B. I’d love to
C. I’m sorry D. I think so
—Linda said she called you yesterday morning, but there was no answer.
—Oh, we were at home. Maybe my husband and I _______ the flowers in the garden.
A. have watered B. had watered
C. were watering D. watered
—Would you help me _______, Mr Zhang? This question’s too hard for me.
—OK. Let me try.
A. after B. out C. up D. with
The little boy asked his father whether France is ______ European country.
A. an B./ C. a D. the
