The shops and restaurants were not allowed to open for business _________ this terrible situation showed signs of improvement.
A.if B.as soon as C.because D.until
—The graduation ceremony will take place next week,__________ the last day of this term.
—I can't believe it's been three years!
A.in B.on C.for D.from
—When you ________ your mask, make sure not to touch the outside of it in order to avoid the spread of the virus.
—OK . I'll do that.
A.take off B.take in C.put up D.put off
—Why are you so upset, Joe?
—Well, I just can't believe that I did so badly on my second practice exam, even_________ than the first one!
A.badly B.worse C.worst D.the worst
—Let's go to a movie, shall we?
—__________________. We haven't been to the cinema for a long time.
A.That's right B.I'm afraid not C.Good idea D.I have no idea
—I learn English mainly by making word cards and doing exercises.
—Oh, your way of learning is quite different from_________. I watch English movies more.
A.mine B.me C.myself D.my