The hurricane did damage to many houses and business buildings.      ,it caused 20 deaths.

      A. However  B. But            C. After all           D. What’s more

I’m sorry, Bill. I _________ the book to you last week, but I was so busy that I forgot to do so.

A. must have returned B. could return C. should have returned D. might return

 They gave a(n)________broadcast while the performances were in process on the stage.

A．lively              B．alive               C．living             D．live

 My father enjoys his spare time by reading newspapers or________to music.

A．listening         B．listens     C．to listen          D．listen

 __________ you work harder than before, you will pass this exam.

       A. As soon as               B. As long as                C. As if          D. Even if

 ____ H1N1 flu from spreading, our government has taken some effective measures.

A. Prevent     B. Preventing     C. Prevented    D. To prevent

 With the price _______ so quickly, I find 1,000 yuan a month can hardly cover the cost of living.

A. to rise B. risen  C. being risen  D. rising

 When asked to make an apology, he          his head and said.“Apology? Why?”

       A. took up   B. brought up   C. held up  D. made up

 —How about getting a part-time job during the summer holidays?

—             , but I have promised to visit my cousin in Japan.

       A. No way   B. Well done  C. That sounds fine  D. No, I’m terribly sorry

 Receiving the report that the plane crashed, the government took measures         .

       A. at no time             B. in no time       C. at a time                    D. of all time