Could I have a(n) ______ word with you, Mr. Thomas? It won’t take up too much of your time.

A. honestB. straightC. simpleD. brief

—Your brother was brave enough to tell the truth in public.

---Yes, and he will never regret_________ that. I admire him so much.

A.to doB. to be doingC. to have done??? D. having done

The factory used 65 percent of the raw materials, the rest of which _____ saved for other purposes.

A. is???? ???????? ?? B. were????? ?? C. was????? ?? ????? D. are

Unfortunately，the band ______ of a singer, two guitarists and a drummer broke up soon.

A. consists? B.consisted????? C. is consistedD. consisting

As we know, no matter how ????? a man is, if he doesn’t learn, he knows nothing.

A. intelligent B. enthusiasticC. relaxedD. disappointed

—I think you can’t believe I had to pay $20??? a haircut?

—You should try the barber’s ???? I go. It’s only $5.

A. off; a?????????????? B. for; which????? C. for; where????????? D.for; that

It’s not what we do once in a while ______ shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.

A. whichB. thatC. howD. when

If you see Jack please give my __________ to him for not having written to him.

A. apology????? B. excuse??????? C. message??????? D. theory

Rose’s humor was________ make every student burst into_______.

A. so amused as to…laughter?????????????? B. so amusing as to… laughter

C. such that…laughing??????????????????? D .so that…? laughing

The newspaper's owner and editor ___ away on holiday.

A. is B. are C. be D. have been