______ catch the early bus, John got up early today.
A.In order that |
B.In order to |
C.So as to |
D.So that |
— It is understandable for him to make such mistakes.
— You are right, ______ that he is only a new hand.
A.considering |
B.being considered |
C.to be considered |
D.considered |
The opening ceremony of the 11th National Games, ______ in Jinan, Shandong Province from Oct.15-28 was highly praised.
A.to be held |
B.being held |
C.held |
D.having been held |
After retirement, learning a musical instrument may be harder than ______ when you were a kid.
A.it may |
B.it was |
C.it does |
D.it did |
We cannot figure out ______ quite a number of students were infected with the flu.
A.that |
B.when |
C.why |
D.where |
The boss ______Mary to finish her job within a week.
A.suggested |
B.insisted |
C.demanded |
D.required |