___ he was ill, I was expected to take his place greatly surprised me for I didn't have much working experience.

   A. If           B. That if          C. That           D. If that

_______ which way to take, the little boy behaved like a real gentleman who comforted his sister from time to time.

   A. Leaving to wonder B. Having left to wonder

   C. Left wondering   D. Left to wonder

Under no circumstance _____ to tell lies to parents.

A. children are allowed   B. are children allowed

C. children will allow    D. will children allow

—Did you enjoy the film?

—Yes, it’s the best one I ________ these years.

A. had　　　　　  B. have had　　C. had had　　     D. would have

—Are you pleased with what he has done?

—It couldn’t be____. Why didn’t he put more effort into his work?

A. any worse    B. much better         C. so bad D. the best

My parents have always made me ________ about myself, even when I was twelve.

A. feeling well  B. feeling good         C. feel well       D. feel good

To get an education, _______.

   A. working hard is very important               B. working hard is needed

   C. one must work hard                        D. it is needed to work hard

In order to gain a bigger share in the international market, many state-run companies are striving _______ their products more competitive.

A. to make                 B. making                   C. to have made    D. having made

The Olympic Games, _______ in 776 B.C., did not include women players until 1912.

A. first playing                                      B. to be first played 

C. first played                                       D. to be first playing

As _____ writer, he was _____ complete failure.

A. a, a       B. a, the   C. 不填，不填   D. a, 不填