He rather than I ________ going to give away a gift to you on Christmas Day.

A. is

B. am

C. are

D. were

I have to go back. ________, it is too late now.

A. Except

B. But

C. Besides

D. Instead

If you can't get to sleep, then get up and try to do something ________ lying in bed.

A. and

B. or

C. instead of

D. because of

He ________ 5 yuan for that book.

A. paid

B. spend

C. took

D. cost

They preferred ________ in bed rather than ________ horses.

A. to lie; to ride

B. lying; riding

C. to lie; ride

D. lying; ride

?This box is ________ heavy for me to carry. Can you help me?

?Certainly.

A. so

B. much

C. very

D. too

To read ________ is difficult.

A. an 18-letter word

B. an 18-letters-words

C. an 18-letters words

D. an 18-letter-word

Jeans are popular ________ the young.

A. to

B. for

C. with

D. in

Meimei is five. She is ________ to ________ herself.

A. too old; dress

B. old enough; dress

C. enough old; wear

What should I get ________my sister?

A. to

B. for

C. in

D. at