—What do you think of the furniture on sale?
—Pretty good. But ____________ what you bought with the samples, I don’t think it is __________ the money.
A. comparing; worth B. compared; worthwhile
C. compare; worthy D. comparing; value
It rained continuously for seven days, completely ___________ our holiday.
A. ruined B. ruining
C. to ruin D. has ruined
John is very ____________ — if he promises to do something he’ll do it.
A. reliable B. confident C. independent D. flexible
When he opened the box, it ____________ a bad smell.
A. gave away B. gave in
C. gave out D. gave up
Having lived in China for 8 years, Helen has a good ____________ of both English and Chinese.
A. ability B. guidance C. command D. program
We had a big meal in a fine restaurant last Monday and the total cost ____________ $500.
A. came through B. came in
C. came out with D. came to
