Last Christmas my father gave me so interesting a book as a present ________ nothing else could match.

   A. that                           B. as                           C. where                      D. which

Nearly three months had gone by ________ the seriously injured girl showed a slight sign of recovery.

A. until                           B. after                          C. since                      D. before

The buildings in this modern city are growing tall, some even reaching over 400 meters ________ height.

      A. in                              B. for                           C. at                            D. on

 Millions of young people are so ________ about the so-called “Singles Day” that even websites like Taobao have special sales on November 11.

      A. particular                   B. positive                    C. enthusiastic                     D. cautious

--Dad, can you tell me why so many students choose to study abroad at a very young age?

      ---________, darling. I haven never thought about it.

      A. Take your time           B. You’ve got me there   C. Don’t be silly            D. Bad luck

Mary’s ________ was whether to go to the graduation ball in her old dress or to stay at home.

   A. ambition                    B. concept                    C. panic                       D. dilemma

 So fascinating an event ________ that it is now enjoying world-wide reputation.

      A. does the Carnival prove                                  B. the Carnival proves

      C. proves the Carnival                                        D. the Carnival is proven

 ________ Wu Ping is a person who is willing to help, he doesn’t have much time available, I am afraid.

      A. Since                        B. When              C. While             D. Unless

Despite all the benefits of building a factory here, only a few people argued _____ the project.

      A. in terms of             B. in need of              C. in praise of            D. in favour of

When people say no, you can just accept it and move on. Don’t make a “no” mean _____ it does.

A.      less than                  B. other than                 C. more than                 D. rather than