The final score of the basketball match was 96-97. We were only _____ beaten.
A. tightly B. slightly C. narrowly D. roughly
His promise _____ he would give away half of the year’s income to the disabled turned out a lie,
_____ made the public feel cheated.
A. which; what B. that; which C. what; which D. which; that
When you talk about a person’s _____, you are referring to the country, race, or social class of their parents or ancestors.
A. origin B. nationality C. generation D. relation
— But for your timely warning, we _____ into great trouble.
— Well, you know we’re friends.
A. would get B. must have got C. would have got D. can’t have got
— Dad, would you please buy some strawberries for me? I love them.
— I’d like to, but they are not _____ in winter.
A. accustomed B. convenient C. casual D. available
— Are you sure the delegation will come to our school next week?
— _____. The head of it has just emailed me about the departure time of their flight.
A. No wonder B. You bet C. Don’t mention it D. Definitely not
