____ matters most in learning English is enough practice.
A. What  B. Why   C. Where D. Which

Some people choose jobs for other reasons ____ money these days.
A. for      B. except C. besides       D. with

Is there anything wrong, Bob? You look sad.
Oh, nothing much. In fact, I ____ of my friends back home.
A. have just thought       B. was just thinking       C. would just think D. will just be thinking

I’m sorry to have kept you waiting.    ____, Bill.
A. You’re welcome       B. Go ahead    C. Don’t mention it D. No problem

I have ____ all my papers but I still can’t find my notes.
A. looked through   B. looked for   C. looked after       D. looked out

At the beginning of class, the noise of desks ____ could be heard outside the classroom.
A. opened and closed            B. to be opened and closed
C. being opened and closed   D. to open and close

If Joe’s wife won’t go to the party, ____.
A. he will either      B. neither will he    C. he neither will    D. either he will

Speaking of all the songs he has written, I think this is probably his ____ one.
A. better-known     B. well-known       C. best-known       D. most-known

   After two years’ research, we now have a ____ better understanding of the disease.
A. very                         B. far                           C. fairly                        D. quite

        ____ he had not hurt his leg, John would have won the race.
A. If                            B. Since                       C. Though                    D. When