— Is it convenient for you to have a drink together this evening?
— Sorry. That’s _______ I will be meeting an important guest at the airport.
A. because B. when C. why D. what
—Did Linda see the traffic accident?
—No,no sooner _______ than it happened.
A. had she gone B. she had gone
C. has she gone D. she has gone
We don’t want to _______ him as chairman of the meeting. He is not fit for the position.
A.consider B.pick
C.refer D.appoint
By the time the reporter arrived at the spot, the injured _______ to hospital.
A. have been taken B. had been taken
C. were taken D. would be taken
As our coach often puts _______, everything is possible if we keep on.
A. it B. himself C. that D. one
— Martin was brave enough to dive from that 10-meter-high bridge.
— Yes. It is in his _______ to like taking risks.
A. attempt B. intention
C. nature D. quality