I like Mr.Miner’s speech;it was clear and____the point.

A．at B．on C．to D．of

We had to wait half an hour ____we had already booked a table.

A．since B．although

C．until D．before

The hurricane damaged many houses and business buildings; ____ , it caused 20 deaths.

A．or else B．therefore

C．after all D．besides

I didn't buy the dictionary yesterday _____ my aunt would give me one.

A．until B．because

C．if D．before

I thought we’d be late for the concert, ______ we ended up getting there ahead of time.

A．but B．or C．so D．for

—Hello! Could I speak to jim?

—__________.

A．Yes, I am B．No, I’m not

C．Hold on for a moment D．Please don’t go

—Can I get you something to drink?

—_______. I’m thirsty.

A．Yes, please B．No, thank you

C．You’re welcome D．Here you are

—Will you go skiing with me this winter vacation?

—It ______.

A．all depend B．all depends

C．is all depended D．is all depending

—Have a drink?

—No thanks, _____.

A．I do mind B．I don’t like it

C．Never mind D．I’d rather not

He pushed his way through the crowd, saying “_____.”

A．Never mind B．With pleasure

C．Go ahead D．Excuse me