____ what I had previously thought, my new deskmate turned out to be a very interesting guy.
A. Instead of B. In spite of C. Contrary to D. Because of
We will give a gift to _____ comes first.
A. who B. whomever C. whom D. whoever
--- Could you be so kind as to pass me the cell phone?
--- ___________.
A. With pleasure B. A pleasure C. Yes, please D. Go ahead.
The case is rare ______ a man can be cured of such a terrible disease.
A. when B. where C. how D. that
According to our school regulations, you _____ arrive at school before 7 A.M.
A. may B. can C. will D. should
--- I’ll buy you a ten-speed bicycle as a birthday present.
--- Is that a _________? I wish you would not disappoint me.
A. decision B. presentation C. preference D. promise
