_____ the Hope Project was carried out in this poor area, students here had no access to education.    

Tom, turn down the music. Why           you make such a big noise while your baby sister is sleeping?  

A. must                           B. would                   C. should                  D. may    

It rained for two weeks, completely _______ our holiday.    

A. ruined                          B. ruin                      C. to ruin                  D. ruining    

It is known to us all E-mail is______ efficient than sending a fax.    

A. much                          B. many                   C. more much          D. much more    

His family members gave some examples of _________ his drinking and smoking had affected the family.  

A. that                            B. what                   C. how                    D. whether    

We hope the measures to control prices,             are taken by the government, will succeed.    

A. as                             B. when                   C. since                          D. after    

John didn’t choose         of the ties and went away without looking at a third one.    

A. many                         B. either                   C. all                      D. any    

 ― Let’s discuss the question raised last night, shall we?    

― There is no hurry for that. I       for a conference.    

A. headed                        B. was heading          C. am heading           D. have headed    

To all the famous artists’ surprise, the unknown woman’s two  paintings are also on show in the art exhibition.    

A. little blue oil                 B. blue little oil          C. oil blue little           D. little oil blue    

What the scientist said sounded strange, ______ ,they made sense.    

A. therefore                     B. however              C. since                   D. otherwise