The house rent has been growing fast in cities. You have to pay nearly _______ than you did two years ago for a flat of the same size in some cities.
A. twice as much B. as much as twice
C. twice as many D. twice more
—Whose advice do you think I should take, Tom’s or John’s?
—_______. You are old enough to make a decision for yourself.
A. It’s up to you B. That’s settled
C. Your turn D. Either is OK
—Sorry. I didn’t break the plate______.
—It’s OK. Don’t worry about it.
A. on purpose B. no longer
C. at present D. as usual
He commanded that all the gates _____when it was getting dark in case thieves came in .
A. were shut B. must be shut
C. could be shut D. be shut
He spends little time on English, but , he has passed the important examination.
A. somehow B. as a result
C. so D. however
—How did your mother react ________ the news?
—She reacted by getting very angry.
A.on B．of C．with D．to
