The decorations were absolutely beautiful and _________, the children had made them themselves.

A. what’s more B. in some ways C. for sure D. in other words

 “The unexpected storm _________our difficulty,” he looked into my eyes and _________, “but we never thought of giving up.”

       A. added to; added up                                        B. added; added

       C. added up to; added again                                D. added to; added

 Joanne was delayed by a customer when she _________the office.

       A. left                          B. had left                      C. was leaving            D. leaves

Life can be a struggle _________; and during those times we have to keep reminding ourselves that the beautiful days are ahead.

A. at a time B. at no time C. at times D. at one time

He made no _________to be understood, or liked; no attempt to impress.

A. appreciation B. offer C. effort D. commitment

 Although the price of the iPhone 4 has reached as high as 6,800 yuan each in recent days, it still _________well in the mainland China market.

       A. is sold                      B. sells                          C. sell                        D. are sold

 The results suggested that he _________put effort into the work.

       A. doesn’t                    B. didn’t                        C. don’t                     D. shouldn’t

 The Yellow River, said to be “the mother river”, runs _________China like a huge dragon.

       A. across                      B. through                     C. over                      D. along

 Mary _________a professor for half a year.

       A. has married                                                  B. married with

       C. married                                                        D. has been married to

 _________ the government agrees to give extra money, the theatre will have to close.

       A. In case                     B. Now that                   C. Until                      D. Unless