(   )14. The students__________ the floor_________ the teacher came into the classroom.

A. were sweeping; when   B. swept; when

C. were sweeping; while  D. had swept; while

(   )13. ―Can I go out and play now?―        .

A. Although you've finished your report   B. Since you've finished your report

C. Until you finish your report    D. Not until you finish your report

(   )12. ―How are you today? ―I'm feeling even____________ . I don't think the medicine works.

A. better    B. worse  C. happier    D. unhappier

(   )11._________ he failed, he didn't___________ .

A. Since; lose heart  B. Although; lose heart

C. Since; lose his heart  D. Although; lose his heart

(   )10. The old man__________ cancer. His       made us very sad.

A. died from; dead       B. died of; dying                        C. died from; dying        D. died of; death

(   )9.1 wanted to buy a new house, but the cost made me_____________

A. on my mind    B. never mind   C. change my mind   D. change my mood

(   )8. ~You have a nice watch. ^Thank you. I______________ it since I got married.

A. had   B. bought     C. have had      D. have bought

(   )7. Would you like to____________ our discussion this Sunday?

―Oh, sorry! I have an important meeting to____________ .

A. attend; join            B. take part in; attend 

 C. join; take part in    D. attend; attend

(   )6.__________ you have problems, you can call me.

A. Whatever   B. Until     C. Whenever    D. While

(   )5. Shanghai is developing very fast. And it is more modern than_______________ in China.

A. any other city   B. any other cities     C. any city     D. the other cities