Mr. White came to our school in 2008， and since then he _________ us English.

A. teaches            B. has taught            C. taught

The fireman ________ to keep the fire under control. In other words， they finally succeeded in putting out the fire.

A. failed              B. afforded           C. managed

If your teacher is ________ you in class， you’ll do better in your final exam.

A. angry with B. strict with C. busy with

---Mum， the traditional Chinese medicine tastes ________. I do not want to take it.

----But， my dear， it is good for you.

A. terrible        B. good          C. terribly

Lily bought a new pen. And it ______ her twenty yuan.

A. spent            B. paid              C. cost

People make mistakes. So ________ it and don’t be ashamed when you make a mistake.

A. refuse      B. admit     C. hide

If you want to be ahead of your classmates， you have to work hard.

A. in touch with               B. better than                  C. away from

I haven’t heard from her for a long time.

A. heard of her

B. received her letter

C. listened to her

Amy failed the exam. She felt sad. Let’s go to help raise her spirits.

A. look her up       B. take care of her             C. cheer her up

Hemingway is one of the most celebrated writers in America.

A. important           B. famous              C. humorous