31. The engine of the bus was out of order and the bad weather ______ the worries of the passengers.
A. added up B. added to C. resulted from D. made of
-- Why didn't Mike attend the evening party?
-- He is a quiet boy; He loves reading at home ______ to parties.
A. than go B. rather than going C. than going D. more than goes
-- What do you think of Saudi Arabia Pavilion(展馆)?
-- It’s so wonderful! I believe it’s ______ than China Pavilion, the largest one.
A. no better B. no worse C. not better D. not worse
-- I called you last night but no one answered it.
-- Oh, sorry. It must be that I had just finished my assignment and ______ a walk in the garden.
A. taken B. took C. was taking D. would take
. It was not for the reason ______ she loved him _______ she married the young man.
A. that; which B. because; that C. that; that D. that; so
What no one would like to believe is that such a well-behaved gentleman _______ be a cheat!
A. could B. may C. ought to D. should