-----I thought I ______something burning .
-----Really?
| A．smelled | B．was smelling | C．could smell | D．might smell |
—No, I’m afraid he isn’t in. This is his secretary speaking. Can I help you? —____
| A．Oh, you will. | B．Oh, that’s a pity. |
| C．I should think so. | D．Well, I look forward to hearing from you. |
. —Let’s go and have a good drink tonight.
—___ Have you got the first prize in the competition?
| A．What for? | B．Thanks a lot. | C．Yes, I’d like to. | D．Why not? |
___ other good students, in my opinion, Tom is _____ student.
| A．Compared with; a most satisfied | B．Compared to; the most satisfied |
| C．Comparing to; the most satisfying | D．Compared with; a more satisfying |
Professor Black has written some short stories, but he is ____ known for his plays.
| A．the best | B．more | C．better | D．the most |
_____ for the free tickets, I would not have gone to the theatre.
| A．If it is not | B．Were it not | C．Had it not been | D．If they were not |