1. “ Why don’t you put better lock on the door, Barbara”? said John

=> John suggested……………………………………………………………………………………

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