It was difficult to tell exactly _______ the saying began, but it is possible that it was in the theatre or movie industry.

A. where                              B. when                                C. why                                   D. that

China’s first aircraft carrier, ____ as long as 304 metres, was handed over to the People’s Liberation Army navy in 2012.

A. measures                                  B. measured                        C. to measure     D. measuring

Finally he reached a lonely island ________ was completely cut off from the outside world.

A. when                                B. where                               C. which                                D. whom

Since the recent river pollution in several provinces, people _______ more and more attention to the quality and safety of drinking water.

A. pay                                   B. are paying                        C. have paid                         D. have been paying

John sold the camera yesterday which his brother           him as a birthday present from Japan.

A. has sent                           B. had sent                  C. was sending           D. would send

— How time flies!

— Yeah. It seems like yesterday that I graduated from college. I can’t believe I      for 10 years!

A. had worked                    B. am working

C. worked                   D. have been working

It       for the whole week. The city will be flooded if it       soon.

A. rained; won’t stop                                               B. has been raining; doesn’t stop

C. has rained; won’t stop                               D. rained; doesn’t stop

He won’t want to eat it unless he’s really hungry, in      case he’ll eat almost anything.

A. whose                     B. which            C. what                                  D. when

This construction firm has a long history, complete facilities, fine technique and     service.

A. believable              B. similar                     C. popular                            D. considerate

Being determined is a good quality and that’s      it takes to do anything well.

A. what                        B. which                      C. where                               D. how