(2014·福建部分一级达标学校联考)—When did you get home last night?
—It was almost midnight________we arrived home.
A.that B.before
C.since D.when
It saves time in the kitchen to have things you use a lot________easy reach.
A.near B.upon
C.within D.around
The questionnaire takes________ten to fifteen minutes to complete and can be used along with the assessment interview.
A.mainly B.punctually
C.approximately D.precisely
(2014·石家庄市高三模拟)He stood up and________a smile to cover up his disappointment.
A.hid B.managed
C.refused D.brought
—You seemed to be very surprised at the news that he won.
—Not exactly.It was his courage________his skill________really struck me.
A.as well as;that B.other than;that
C.rather than;which D.and;which
(2013·衡水中学第二次月考)Their daughter has________for language while their son is a________pianist.
A.gift;gifted B.a gift;gifted
C.a present;presented D.present;presented