______ the Smiths moved to the country a year ago, they have been enjoying a better life.
A. Ever since B. Now that
C. Even if D. Only when
My sister Lucy is _______ different from me in looks, although we are twins.
A. exactly B. entirely
C. simply D. hardly
Mr. Black Shanghai in a few days.
A. leaves B. is leaving
C. leaving D. left
The south of China suffered a heavy rain which killed 44 people, made 21 missing and ______ a large area of crops.
A. injured B. wounded
C. hurt D. ruined
That was a really difficult question, but a little boy____ a good idea.
A. came up to B. came up
C. came about D. came up with
Rather than____ on a crowded bus, he always prefers____ a bike.
A. ride; ride B. riding; ride
C. ride; to ride D. to ride; riding