A huge fire ______ last night and many houses were burnt down.
A. took place B. took the place
C. in its place D. took its place
Mike’s never willing to change any of his opinions. It’s no use ______ with him.
A. to argue B. arguing
C. argued D. have been argued
The organization was founded (建立) for the ________ of poor children .
A. advantage B. interest
C. benefit D. value
People try to save time by using their own cars, and this ________ creates further problems.
A. in short B. in case
C. in doubt D. in turn
I was about to leave_______ something happened, which attracted my attention.
A. unless B. until C. when D. while
Our city has experienced _______ this year as it did last year.
A. twice as much rain B. rain twice as much
C. as twice much rain D. twice rain as much