— My eyesight is getting worse these days. I’d like to have my eyes ______.

— Perhaps you should consider ______ the time on the computer.

A. checked; to reduce B. to check; reducing

C. checked; reducing D. checking; to check

— You can’t imagine ______ little ants can carry ______ heavy a thing.

— That’s what we should learn from ants.

A. such; so   B. so; such

C. such; such   D. so; so

— Which colour do you prefer?

— ______ blue ______ white is OK. They are both my favourites.

A. Both; and    B. Neither; nor

C. Not; but     D. Either; or

— Sandy, I’m going to have ballet lessons. What do you think of it?

— You? It’s no use trying to learn ballet ______ you have a gift for music.

A. until     B. unless    C. before    D. since

— How was everything going when you studied abroad?

— It was a difficult time at first, but things ______ fine finally.

A. worked out   B. broke out

C. turned out   D. tried out

— I hope not to forget my promise to come to your party next Friday.

— Don’t worry. You will ______ the time one day earlier.

A. remind      B. be reminded

C. remind of    D. be reminded of

— Have you heard of the new robot that can help us do the housework?

— Yes. That’s really great, but some people worry that it may ______ laziness.

A. encourage   B. connect   C. lead    D. represent

— I don’t really like James. Why did you invite him?

— Don’t worry. He ______ come. He will be on the plane then.

A. mustn’t       B. needn’t

C. may not      D. can’t

— The electric fan can ______ blow away the terrible smell in the room, can it?

— It’s hard to say, but you may have a try.

A. hardly    B. easily    C. quickly   D. probably

— What colour would you like to wear ______ the party?

— Jane suggests a blue dress and a white pair of shoes ______ me.

A. to; for    B. for; to    C. to; to    D. at; for