Jack had travelled six miles across the channel ________ his engine failed and was forced to land on the sea.

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

 ________ has recently been done to provide more opportunities for laid-off workers, unemployment remains a serious problem in China.

A. What          B. Though what      C. That         D. In spite of what

 “_______,but Jim made the same mistakes again. ”complained his mother.

A. Although he was told many times           

B. Having been told many times

C. As he was told many times                 

D. He had been told many times

________ the website of the Fire Department in your city, and you will learn a lot about firefighting.

A. Having searched  B. To search        C. Searching         D. Search

---Two cheese burgers, please?

---________?

---I beg your pardon?

---I asked if you would like to eat here or take out?

A. For here or to go                               B. How about two drinks

C. Do you have a reservation          D. May I ask you a favor

---How did you find the film Curse of the Golden Flower?

----__________. I can’t think too highly of it.

A. It’s really wonderful  B. It all depends   

C. It’s just so-so               D. It makes no sense

-- Would you like to go with me and have an outing this afternoon?

-- ____, but I will have something important to do.

A. No, I can’t         B. Yes, thanks

C. I’d love to                     D. It’s a pleasure

----I can’t finish the paper until tomorrow, I’m afraid.

----That’s OK, there’s ______.

A. no problem                  B. no hurry      C. no doubt       D. no wonder

----Shall I give you a ride as you live so far away?

----Thank you. ______.

A. It couldn’t be better             B. Of course you can

C. If you like                      D. It’s up to you

 –I want to make a kite to fly.

   -- __________ you can easily buy one on the market.

 A. Why not?       B. Good idea.     C. Why bother?      D. No way!