---- I’ve put my name down for the expedition trip to Antarctica.

    -----_________.

 A. Is that all?                      B. That’s all right.

C. I believe what you said.            D. Are you serious?

The machine has been used much too long. _____ it doesn’t work well sometimes.

   A. It’s no wonder that                  B. There’s no doubt if  

C. It’s unlikely                            D. That’s because

 ----- Let’s go Dutch for this supper, OK?

  ------ No, __________ this time, as a reward for all your help.

A. it’s up to you       B. it’s my treat     

C. let’s talk about it  D. it doesn’t matter

_____ his knowledge of the mountainous country, John Smith was appointed as our guide.

A. In spite of                    B. On account of

C. Regardless of                   D. Instead of

 Don’t be too hard on you daughter. ______, she is only a child.

A. After all    B. First of all        C. In all    D. Above all

Most school libraries allow students to borrow two books ______.

A. at times   B. at a time C. in no time D. at one time

I know the journey won’t cost much, but I will take some more just ______.

A. in turn    B. in reward      C. in case D. in exchange

________ the danger from enemy action, people had to cope with a severe shortage of food , clothing , fuel and almost everything.

A. As well as      B. As long as     C. As soon as    D. As far as

After a long journey they arrived _____ in Naples, where they stopped to trade with the local people.

 A. at sight  B. at length  C. at random   D. at will

He spent a large _______ of money on his clothes, which was _______ more than his earnings.

A. number; a little　　 B. piece; a great deal

C. deal; lot　　　　 　 D. amount; far