Before the 2008 Olympic Games took place， _________ the young _________ the old took an
active part in learning English in Beijing.
A. not only； but also B. neither； nor
C. not； but D. either； or
— Life is boring without money.
— Perhaps， but it doesn’t mean _________， I think.
A. something B. anything
C. nothing D. everything
The wedding will be held in the open air _________ there is a storm.
A. because B. if
C. since D. unless
— I’ve got another job. I’m sure it’s a well-paid job this time.
— It’s the third time you’ve changed your job， but it’s not always true that _________.
A. many hands make light work
B. no pains， no gains
C. you put all your eggs in one basket
D. the grass is always greener on the other side
— _________ do you think he solved the problem in such a short time?
— With Mr. Li’s help.
A. When B. Who
C. How D. Which
The concert _________ almost two hours yesterday. It was a big success.
A. lasted B. covered
C. played D. reached
