— I really can't put up with what he said yesterday.
—______. He was just joking.
A. I am afraid not B. Not at all
C. Take your time D. Don't take it to heart
So far, almost every possible means ______to provide accommodation and medical rescue for the people in the flood-stricken area.
A. were tried B. was tried
C. have been tried D. has been tried
______ at his final score, he decided to treat himself to a big dinner.
A. Amazed B. Amazing C. Being amazed D. To amaze
______ you keep it a secret for the time being? It’s just between us.
A. Must B. Can C. Should D. May
Mother often reminds me that the best thing one can do ______ it is raining is to let it rain.
A. unless B. when C. even if D. in case
— Have you got the sleeping bag needed for the camping this weekend?
— Yes, I ______ it almost the moment I heard the news.
A. bought B. had bought
C. have bought D. would buy
