—Mum, do you mind if I invite some friends to my birthday party?
—______. It will be more interesting.
A. By no means B. Yes, of course
C. Don’t worry D. No doubt.
Jane realized her ____ to become the first woman to run the 10,000 metres within 30 minutes.
A. achievement B. commitment
C. competition D. ambition
James, I don’t mind lending you the money ____ you pay it back within a month.
A. although B. now that
C. unless D. as long as
A grand banquet was held by Elizabeth II _____ President Xi’s current state visit to the UK.
A. in terms of B. in honor of
C. in favor of D. in memory of
—Peter has spent too much time on novels recently.
—That may ____ his poor grade in the exam.
A. account for B. answer for
C. apply for D. stand for
Though small, the country has _____ plants from desert grasses to tropical jungle.
A. extreme B. abundant
C. artificial D. poisonous
