A. As his arriving                          B. As his reaching

C. On his arrival                           D. On his reaching

14. “ Would you rather watch TV or go for a walk? ” “ ______ the TV program is good this afternoon, I think I need the exercise more. ”

A. Even though                            B. No matter how

C. Despite of                               D. In spite of

15. During their quarrel he didn’t say anything. He knew there was ______ in giving the advice.

A. without                                   B. of no use

C. not much point                        D. no usage

16. After a long discussion,they ______ an agreement.

A. came across                            B. came to

C. came up                                  D. came into

17. He often goes to school by bike ______ it rains.

A. except when                            B. except that

C. except                                     D. besides

18. Once formed, bad habits are hard to ______.

A. get rid of                                 B. get along with

C. get used to                              D. get hold of