--- Everyone went to the playground to have a rest __________ Mike .

--- He was copying the notes in the classroom.

A. except B. expect C. beside D. besides

--- __________ you __________ your sister is working hard . You are sure to get good grades .

--- Thanks. As you know , the final exam is coming .

A. Either, or B. Neither, nor

C. Both , and D. Not only, but also

It is good manners to __________ your gloves before shaking hands .

A. put off B. turn off C. take off D. get off

--- Please tell me if there __________ an outdoor party for the coming Spring Festival .

--- Of course. We will have a party if it __________.

A. will be, won’t snow B. is , won’t snow

C. will be, doesn’t snow D. is , doesn’t snow

-- This kind of magazine sells well .

--- You are right. All these in my shop __________ within two hours this morning.

A. are sold out B. have sold out

C. was sold out D. were sold out

--- Whose sweater is this ?

--- It __________ be Lily’s. I noticed she was wearing it just now.

A. should B. must C. can’t D. couldn’t

One April Fool’s Day , many believed that aliens were moving across the USA . __________ people even left their homes .

A. Three hundreds B. Hundred of

C. Three hundred D. Three hundreds of

--- How time flies !

--- I agree. Three years has passed since I __________ the chess club in Nankai .

A. joined B. have joined C. joined in D. took part in

Half of the boys __________ finished the homework as some exercises __________ really difficult .

A. haven’t , is B. hasn’t , are

C. hasn’t , is D. haven’t , are

--- Tom , would you please help me get some chalk ?

--- __________ . What color do you want?

A. Never mind B. Congratulations

C. With pleasure D. You’re welcome