Their use was limited by laws, the first of which ______ the 14thcentury.
A.dates back to B.dated from
C.dates back D.dating back to
What a ________! I was thinking about Roy when his letter arrived.
A.coincidence B.consequence C.contradict D.confidence
Although the students complained sometimes, they found their efforts in the preparation for the play ________.
A.laid off B.switched off C.paid off D.gave off
Bring an extra pencil with you _____ something goes wrong with this one during the exam.
A.in case B.in spite of C.so that D.in order that
Having no child of their own, Mr. and Mrs. White decide to _______ one in their hometown.
A.acquire B.adopt C.adapt D.attach
—Is there anything wrong, Mary? You look upset.
—Nothing much. In fact, I ______ a good friend in hospital.
A.have just thought B.was just thinking
C.would just think D.will just be thinking
