— I find it astonishing that John ____ be so rude to me.

— Not astonishing at all．He is always rude to others.

A．should          B．must          C．might         D．ought to

So quickly are science and technology advancing ____ is a possibility today may be a reality tomorrow.

A．what            B．that           C．what that                D．that what

The young waiter knocked over the red wine by chance, ____ the table cloth.

A．ruined          B．to ruin           C．having ruined            D．ruining

— Do remember to see a doctor tomorrow!

— ____ .

A．Got it            B．Heard it．          C．Oh, come on         D．That’s it

Mr. Obama noted that the ____ Christmas Day bombing was not the first time the group ____to attack America and its friends.

A．advised; tried                                      B．attended; trying

C．attempted; had tried                             D．wanted; has tried

The most important thing for Lucy is to find a proper job,____ in which she can bring her ability and potential into full play.

A．that            B．this             C．one             D．the one

We all know that, ____, the situation will get worse.

A．not if dealt carefully with                             B．if not carefully dealt with

C．if dealt not carefully with                             D．not if carefully dealt with

Failure is never pleasurable, but it can make a positive contribution to your life ____ you learn to use it.

A．since           B．once            C．until     D．unless

— I reminded you not to forget the appointment with the house agent.

— ____, but I was caught in a traffic jam.

A．So you did         B．So I did          C．So did you         D．So did I

However busy he is, he will _________ some time for exercise every day.

A．put away         B．turn out           C．bring in            D．set aside