People all think it strange that the boy should tell what’s written on the paper in another room without looking at it. It really ________ explanation.
A. prevents B. challenges C. interrupts D. confuses
It’s nearly four years since I worked in that firm. I ________ a band with other fellows.
A. operated B. had been operating
C. was operating D. am operating
Protesters calling for a higher minimum wage gather on Tuesday in Miami, Florida, as part of __________ organizers called a “ day of action” nationwide to improve the salaries of fast food workers in the United states ______ are badly paid.
A. which; who B. what; that
C. what; how D. how; which
It’s generally believed that the popular South Korean drama Man From the Stars is ________ in creative storylines as in pretty faces and fashion.
A. such a successful example
B. so successful an example
C. as a successful example
D. as successful an example
— Do you think I really _____ the bad handwriting in your composition at yesterday’ s meeting?
—Sure, Why _____ you always pick holes in everything I write?
A. wouldn’t have mentioned; can
B. mustn’t mention; should
C. shouldn’t have mentioned; must
D. couldn’t mention; would
______ “ Double 11” somewhat overlaps with Valentine’ s Day and provides another occasion for lovers to buy each other gifts, most spending on that day doesn’t involve a change of single status.
A. Ever since B. In case
C. Even though D. As though
