Taxis don't follow any schedule: they come and go ________.
A. chronologically 
B. punctually 
C. in sequence 
D. at random

The effect of the painkiller is ____ and I begin to feel the soreness again.
A. turning out 
B. doing without 
C. fading away 
D. wearing off

: _______with being so busy both at work and at home, she became increasingly tired and bad-tempered.
A. What 
B. How 
C. Where 
D. Which

 - “How kind, you really shouldn’t have bothered."
- “______”
A. It was a very good thing. 
B. Why not? I was happy.
C. It was nothing, really 
D. Don't worry, I didn’t bother.

 When you do something, you should _____.
A. go down well with 
B. turn over a new leaf
C. weigh up the pros and cons 
D. get through to

No matter how angry he was, he would never ________to violence.
A. exert 
B. resolve 
C. resort 
D. recourse

- “______.”
-"Never mind, better luck next time."
A. I've broken your precious vase. 
B. I have a lot on my mind.
C. I couldn't keep my mind on work.
D. I didn't get the vacant position.

 - "Mr. Adams is going to retire next month."
- “______.”
A. Oh, I have no idea. 
B. You don't say!
C. Right, you'd probably be the next. 
D. Congratulations!

: ______ our pre-paid order, they failed to send us the items in time.
A. Regardless of 
B. Without any notice of
C. With respect to 
D. On behalf of

A. study B. ready C. puppy D. occupy