—Good news! You get the highest mark in the physics examination, Helen!
—Don’t ____________. I am not good at physics, you know.
A. be the top dog B. rain cats and dogs
C. pull my leg D. be a wet blanket
We ____________ work in a different city and have been in this new one for over two months. Now we ____________ the new life here.
A. used to; are used to B. are used to; used to
C. are used to; are using to D. used to; used to
____________ she is out of a job, Lucy has been considering going back to school, but she hasn’t decided yet.
A. Even if B. Now that
C. As if D. Because of
The plane was ____________ to arrive at 9 am. as planned, yet it was nearly three hours late.
A. going B. meant
C. ready D. supposed
We finished the job last night, but it was already midnight ____________ I arrived home.
A. while B. when C. where D. that
Although the bike my father bought for me wasn’t worth too much, I still liked it very much. I think the thought(想法) ____________.
A. counts B. works
C. comforts D. deserves