The notice came around two o’clock in the afternoon _______ the meeting would be put off.

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

We were caught in________ heavy rain but afterwards we enjoyed_________ bluer and cleaner sky.

A．a, the            B．不填; the          C．a, a              D．不填; the

 Because they hadn’t booked a room in advance, there were______ left when they arrived at the hotel.

A．none             B．no one            C．nobody           D．nothing

—Mr. Smith, would you have some more ice-cream?

—No, thanks. It’s very good, but I have to ______ my weight, you know.

A．watch            B．remain            C．pull              D．gain

 Most students think this book is useful as it _______ all the basic grammar rules they need to know.

A．deals             B．covers            C．says              D．teaches

 —You seem familiar with Mr. John?

—Sure, we ______ together for three years in the 1990s.

A．have worked                           B．had worked

C．are working                            D．worked

 December 17, 2011 was a sad day for the North Koreans, ______ their top leader Kim Jung-ill passed away unexpectedly.

A．when            B．that              C．which            D．who

—Would you mind my opening the window to let some fresh air in?

—Not in the least. ________.

A．Come on                              B．Take care

C．Go ahead                             D．Hold on

 —Do you believe that difficult situations or hard experiences _______ the best qualities of a man?

—There is no doubt about that.

A．bring in                               B．bring out

C．bring forward                          D．bring up

It is the husband, _______ the wife, that is to be responsible for the spoiled boy.

A．other than                            B．or rather

C．more than                             D．rather than