Everybody is ________ to hear that Xuzhou Metro Line 2 and Line 3 will be opened soon.
A.on cloud nine B.on their last legs
C.crossing their fingers D.killing the fatted calf
The number of visitors ______ steadily since the reopening, despite a sharp decline compared to normal years.
A.has risen B.is rising
C.had been rising D.has been rising
You were really between a rock and a hard place ______ you had to choose between your career and your relationship.
A.when B.where C.before D.until
— It’s really a pity that you didn’t go to see Frozen II last night.
— I ________, but I had to prepare for the coming exam.
A.would like to B.ought to C.would have D.should have
In addition to political issues, President Xi’s visit will also witness concrete agreements ________.
A.signed B.having been signed
C.to be signed D.having signed
Old as my car is, it is in good condition and ________ well, even on rough roads.
A.handles B.is handled C.has been handled D.will handle