________the jury believed in the burglar’s innocence, the general public did not.
A.Although
B.Because
C.In spite of
D.However

“l’m eighteen today!" - "_______"
A.Best wishes!"
B.Good day!
C.Congratulate!
D.Happy birthday!"

One of the most miserable things that millions of families have to suffer from wars is that wars have set brother ________brother.
A.against
B.about
C.apart
D.with

“What are you doing?” - "________"
A.It doesn’t touch
B.lt’s none of your
C.You don’t enter at
D.Look after your business all own affair

___ the heavy rain, the ship couldn’t reach its destination on time.
A.Because of
B.But for
C.In case of
D.In spite of

The girl you ___ yesterday is waiting for you at the gate.
A.told me
B.tell
C.told me about
D.told me about her

We had to ___ the room because the wallpaper was in terrible condition.
A.renovate
B.renew
C.decorate
D.mend

The quality of the phone signals has been improved through ___ developments in digital technologies.
A.reluctant
B.recent
C.remaining
D.ready

Have I ___ to you how to use this new typewriter?
A.answered
B.explained
C.told
D.showed

Don’t worry. I have ___ tire at the back of my car.
A.another
B.other
C.others
D.the other