Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about the umbrella?
A.No one exactly knows who was the inventor of the umbrella.
B.The umbrella was first invented to be used as protection against the sun.
C.The umbrella changed much in style. in the eighteenth century.
D.In Europe the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella.
Why do you want a new job ______you've got such a good one already?
A. that
B. where
C. which
D. when
Mrs. Smith didn't call the police because ______.
A.she was on the bus
B.she was not sure whether she had the ten pound notes with her
C.she was too angry to do so
D.she didn't like to make trouble for others
We do not have adequate ______for the use of animals.
A. subsequents
B. substitutes
C. substances
D. substitutions
—May I use your phone? —_______.
A.No, I don’t mind
B.Yes, you do it
C.Yes, my pleasure
D.I’m afraid not
The expression "play safe" probably means" ______."
A.to write carefully
B.to do as teachers say
C.to use dictionaries frequently
D.to avoid using words one is not sure of
Do you use American dollars or Chinese RMB to ________.
A.balance the account
B.open an account
C.settle the dispute
D.settle the account
How many Timeslots do each TRU use on the A-bis link when utilizing the three different methods of lapd signaling?
We often use signs as well as words to tell people _________.
A.what to do
B.to do how
C.how to do
D.to do what
—Do you think I can use your dictionary? —______.
A.Yes, you may use
B.Yes, you can
C.Yes, help yourself
D.Certainly, go on
Computers have been getting more popular ______.
A.because the Americans want to appear rich
B.because they are smaller, cheaper and easier to use
C.because they can help Americans do everything
D.because 'they can type letters