1 . he performance        nearly three hours, but few people left the theatre early.

A．covered

B．reached

C．played

D．lasted

2 . —Which of the two computer games did you prefer?
—Actually I didn’t like        .

A．both of them	B．either of them
C．none of them	D．neither of them

3 . Let’s learn to use the problem we are facing      a stepping-stone to future success.

A．to

B．for

C．as

D．by

4 . The weather was         cold that I didn’t like to leave my room.

A．really

B．such

C．too

D．so

5 . Have you known Dr. Jackson for a long time?
—Yes, since she________ the Chinese Society.

A．has joined

B．joins

C．had joined

D．joined

6 . The lawyer rarely wears anything other than jeans and a T-shirt       the season.

A．whatever

B．wherever

C．whenever

D．however

7 . The wet weather will continue tomorrow, when a cold front          to arrive.

A．is expected	B．is expecting
C．expects	D．will be expected

8 . —Have you got any idea for the summer vacation?
—I don’t mind where we go        there’s sun, sea and beach.

A．as if

B．as long as

C．now that

D．in order that

9 . —Sorry, I made a mistake again.                              
—         Practice more and you’ll succeed.

A．Never mind	B．Certainly not
C．Not at all	D．Don’t mention it

10 . I like getting up very early in summer. The morning air is so good       .

A．to be breathed	B．to breathe
C．breathing	D．being breathed