—That was rather a tough question. How did you get it right?
—To tell the truth, I just ________.
A. burnt the midnight oil B. was left to sink or swim
C. played it safe D. took a shot in the dark
We firmly believe that ______ the new examination system comes into existence, completely new situations will arise.
A. considering B. supposed C. providing D. given
--- How could you have trusted the online dictionary that much in translating your resume?
--- Well, I never expected it should translate it so ______.
A. literally B. originally C. sufficiently D. professionally
Who ______ the fight against the H1N1 flu ______ it not been for the Chinese scientists’ great efforts?
A. could have won; had B. would win; had C. would have won; has D. could win; has
— How is the test that you took yesterday?
— Unfortunately, not even one of the hundred students who took the test ______ passed.
A. has B. have C. are D. is
— Hey! Everyone in the office was at the dinner party in honor of Mr. Charles except you. What happened?
— I ______ after Mike, my colleague. He was badly ill.
A. have looked B. was looking C. would look D. had looked
