John and I＿＿＿friends for eight years.We first got to know each other at a Christmas party.But we＿＿＿＿＿ each other a couple of times before that.
| A．had been； have met | B．have been； have met |
| C．had been； had met | D．have been； had met |
I was ill that day, otherwise I _____ the sports meet.
| A．took part in | B．had taken part in |
| C．would taken part in | D．would have taken part in |
--- Helen is a mere washer woman, yet she’s now buying a big house.
--- Yes. Because she’s always saved _____.
| A．for little she earns | B．with little she earns |
| C．what little she earns | D．how little she earns |
It was in the very house _____ was built with stones _____ he spent his childhood.
| A．which; that | B．that; where |
| C．that; that | D．which; where |
--- Jennifer is having a hard time getting accustomed to new surroundings in Australia.
--- I know. But I’m sure she will _____ in no time.
| A．pull over | B．pull up |
| C．pull out | D．pull through |
Only after the teacher explained it to me a second time _____ the question.
| A．did I understand | B．I had understood |
| C．had I understood | D．I did understand |