— Do you know the West Lake in Hangzhou?
— Yes, this is the third time that I ____ this beautiful city.
A. visit B. visited C. have visited D. had visited
— Have you ____ your brother to give up smoking?
— No. I talked to him yesterday but he would not listen.
A. persuaded B. advised C. promised D. suggested
Bob is determined to get a seat for the concert _______ it means standing in line all night for the ticket.
A. so that B. as if C. even though D. however
Mr. Blake ____ Shanghai in a few days. Do you know when the earliest plane ____ on Sunday?
A. is leaving, takes off B. leaves, takes off
C. is leaving, is taking off D. leaves, is taking off
The strong earthquake was at ______ end quickly, but the whole town lay in ______ ruins.
A. the; the B. the; 不填 C. an; the D. an; 不填
— Dad, I won first place in the speech contest.
—______! I’m proud of you, my daughter.
A. Good luck B. Congratulations C. My pleasure D. Good idea
