About two years ________ since the earthquake took place in Wenchuan.
A. passed B. has passed C. have passed D. has been passed
--Must I finish my homework now, Mum?
----No, you_____.
A. needn’t B. mayn’t C. mustn’t D. can’t
--- Can you tell me ______ it is from here to the Summer Palace?
---Let me see. It's about 15 minutes' ride.
A. how far B. how soon C. how much D. how long
---Don't skate on the lake!
---Why not? Isn't it thick enough___________?
A. to skate B. skating on C. skating D. to skate on
—The shoes don’t fit me. Would you please show me ______?
—Sure. Here you are.
A. the other one B. the others C. another pair D. another one
Mother returned home _____earlier than Father that evening.
A. very B. too C. more D. much
