They have lived in this village________several years ago.

A．for  B．at  C．since D．/

That was really a splendid evening. It's years________I enjoyed myself so much.

A．when  B．that  C．before D．since

—I went to the beach and got plenty of rest.

—________. You looked tired last time I saw you.

A．I had hoped so.  B．Really?

C．I'm glad you did.  D．That sounds a good idea.

—Do you mind if I smoke here?

—________.

A．Of course not.It's not allowed here

B．No，you can't

C．I'd rather you didn't actually

D．Great! I also like smoking

Can those________at the back of the classroom hear me?

A. seated  B．sit  C．seat  D．sat

  At the opening________of the school, our headmaster gave a short speech.

A．ceremony  B．form  C．matter  D．event

Sarah pretended to be cheerful，________nothing about the argument.

A．says  B．said  C．to say  D．saying

More highways have been built in China，________it much easier for people to travel from one place to another.

A．making  B．made  C．to make   D．having made

Our country will try to make greater progress in improving people's living conditions，________low­income families.

A．especially  B．absolutely  C．totally  D．extremely

The modern woman threw away ________ clothes and bought many modern clothes.

A．out of date  B．out­of­date 

C．up to date  D．up­to­date