16. This temple is one of ________ buildings in the town. We must take action to protect it.
A. old B. older
C. oldest D. the oldest
17.—Alice, would you like to go hiking with us?
—What a pity! I am free every day _______ today.
A. for B. except C. besides D. among
18. —Were you late for school this morning, Daming?
—Yes, I was late _______ the heavy snow.
A. thanks for B. because C. because of D. although
19. (2015·广州)Emma looked after her pet dog ________ of all her friends.
A. careful B. most careful
C. more carefully D. the most carefully
20.—______ is the most comfortable way to get from Beijing to Shanghai?
—I think it’s by air.
A. What B. Why C. How D. Who
21. Mary usually goes to school _______ her father’s car.
A. by B. in C. with D. on
22.—_______ is the nearest hospital from here?
—Er, it’s about ten minutes’ walk.
A. How long B. How far C. How often
23. I like autumn _______ of all the seasons.
A. well B. good C. better D. best
24. — How much does the TV ________?
—Not too much. It’s just a second-handed one.
A. cost B. spend C. take D. pay for
25. My father is _______sixty.
A. in B. on C. over D. with
