The moment the cat heard the mice _____ noises, it rushed out ______ the door.

A. make, from        B. making, behind C. make, from behind  D. making, from behind 

 This painting is splendid, but ________ we actually need it is a different matter.

A. that                     B. what             C. whether           D. how    

—How beautifully he draws!

—Yes, the little boy has a ________ for drawing. He will be a painter________.

A. present; on time     B. gift; in time        C. power; at a time D. sense; at one time 

The little child ________ go out alone at night, so he ________ walk in the dark that night.

A. daren't; didn't dare to                      B. doesn't dare; dare not

C. isn't dare to; dared not to                  D. doesn't dare to; dare not to    

 In science teaching, we should ________ class lectures ________ lab experiments.

A. connect; with      B. combine; with         C. join; to             D. link; and   

—Did you have a good sleep last night?

—Yes, never sleep________.

A. badly                  B. better                   C. worse              D. best     

 Mr. Baker _______ in his old clothes, while his wife ______ a very beautiful skirt to attend Mary’s wedding.

A. dressed; was wearing                         B. was dressed; was having on

C. was dressed; was wearing                  D. was wearing; was dressed

 Since the policy of being open to the outside world was put into practice, a(n)________change has taken place in China.

A. fundamental         B. essential        C. elementary       D. basic   

 ________ was quite obvious ________ they had no desire for peace.

A. It; that                       B. What; it        C. That; what      D. They; it     

 To have a good performance in the coming speech contest, first of all, you should know your_______.

A. strengths                    B. benefits            C. values              D. techniques