____ the police know the killer's identity, they are getting close to catching him.

A. Even if  B. Although     C. Now that     D. As long as

I have offered to point the house          a week’s accommodation.

A．in exchange for   B．with regard to

C．by means of      D．in place of

The manager suggested an earlier date ____________ the meeting.

   A. on           B. for              C. about            D. with

Alan is a careful driver, but he drives ______ of my friends.

   A. more carefully  B. the most carefully   C. less carefully         D. the least carefully

－Is there any possibility ______ you could pick me up at the airport?

－No problem.

A.  When            B. that             C. whether      D. what

—My name is Jonathan. Shall I spell it for you?

  —______.

A. If you don’t mind            B. Not at all           C. Take it easy       D. Nice to meet you

If a person has not had enough sleep, his actions will give him ___ during the day.

A. away          B. up  C. in      D. back

 ______the Internet is of great help, I don’t think it’s a good idea to spend too much time on it.

   A. If      B. While      C. Because     D. As

--- Why do you suggest we buy a new machine?

   --- Because the old one has been damaged ___________.

   A. beyond reach  B. beyond repair  C. beyond control    D. beyond description

_______was most important to her, she told me, was her family.

A. It           B. This           C. What        D. As