1. --- Could I borrow your ipad?
--- ________, but I will have to ask for the permission of my father.
A. I'm sorry B. I'm not sure C. No problem D. I hope so
2. --- It is often said that ________ teachers in the country’s mountainous areas have ________ very hard life.
--- Actually, they do.
A. the; / B. /; / C. the; the D. the; a
