In order not to be disturbed, he spent two hours ____ in his study.

A. lockingB. to lockC. lockedD. being locked

---Is there anything you’d like for dinner?

---No, nothing ____.

A. in placeB. in returnC. in particularD. in turn

Although the ring is not made of real diamonds, its shape and design still ____ many young girls.

A. appeal toB. fit forC. attend toD. apply for

I’m sorry, madam, those shoes are only ____ in small sizes. You can come again the day after tomorrow.

A. availableB. renewableC. satisfyingD. acceptable

If the weather had been better, we could have had a football match. Bit it ____ all day.

A. rainedB. rainsC. has rainedD. had rained

The doctor will see you again next week. ____, you must rest as much as possible.

A. MoreoverB. HoweverC. MeanwhileD. Otherwise

_____ I always felt I would pass this monthly exam, I never thought I would get an A.

A. While B. Once C. As D. Because

What difficulty will you have ____ people when you stay in a foreign country?

A. understandB. understandingC. to understandD. understood

The only system I know ____ will help you remember what you have heard at a lecture is the system of keeping notes.

A. whatB. thatC. whereD. one

—Have you ever seen two leaves that are exactly the same?

—Never. Leaves differ ____ each other ____ size and shape.

A．from; in B．in; inC．in; from D．from; from