Mr. and Mrs. Scott prefer a restaurant in a small town to ______ in so large a city as New York.
A. this B. one
C. it D. that
I am always delighted to receive your letters. ______ being short, they bring much relief when I know that you are safe.
A. In terms of B. With regard to
C. On account of D. In spite of
—It’s already 11 o’clock , and he ______ have been here half an hour ago.
—Maybe he got caught in the rain.
A. must B. ought to
C. may D. can
—Thank Goodness! We have completed our task before the deadline. It is very kind of you to help us.
—______.
A. With pleasure B. That’s all right
C. By all means D. OK
The study shows that smoking may generate long-term stress, even if people feel it offers them ______ relief from tough situations.
A. temporary B. original
C. primary D. appropriate
Many experts hold the view________ teachers’ development is ________ the key to better education lies in.
A. that; which B. that; what
C. that; where D. which; where
