To our surprise, our monitor picked the ______ apples of the four this morning.

A. fewer B. less C. fewest D. least

—Jerry, I haven’t heard from Carl for a long time. Can you tell me ______ he is recently?

—He is busy with his driving test. You may communicate with him on the phone.

A. how B. which C. why D. when

-Our government has decided to ______ more hospitals and schools in Jiangbei New District of Nanjing.

—I’m very glad to hear that.

A. look up B. set up C. give up D. take up

Nanjing International Plum Blossom Festival ______ between February and March every

year.

A. held B. is held C. was held D. will be held

—You should do some housework ______ you have grown up.

—OK, dad, I will.

A. unless B. until C. since D. although

—Was Doctor Ma’s speech a success?

—Yes. He caught all the listeners’______ with it.

A. production B. organization

C. instruction D. attention

—Why is it so noisy on the fourth floor?

—Oh, I forgot to tell you. Many children _______ Ann’s birthday there.

A. celebrated B. are celebrating

C. were celebrating D. have celebrated

______ viruses from spreading, we should wash our hands more often.

A. Stop B. Stopped C. Stopping D. To stop

—You have to believe in yourself. No one will, if you don’t.

—______. Confidence is really important.

A. I agree B. I don’t think so

C. You’re joking D. I’m afraid not

—It’s hard for me to fall asleep at night. Could you offer me some advice?

—______. Tell me all about it and I’ll do what I can.

A. Never mind B. No way C. No problem D. Forget it