I would have attended your wedding anniversary, but one of my former classmates ______ to visit me, which was out of my expectation.
A. had come B. came
C. was coming D. has come
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
