— Tom, did Mr. Li join you in your discussion?
— No, he＿＿, but he happened to have fallen ill.
| A．would like to | B．will | C．was to have | D．was going to join |
We were playing near the lake______ the storm started.
| A．while | B．when | C．until | D．before |
The manager promised to keep us______ of how our business was going on.
| A．being informed | B．informed |
| C．informing | D．to be informed |
It will be a big help if you go to the store and get what we need for dinner. ______, I’ll set the table.
| A．As a result | B．On the whole |
| C．In the meanwhile | D．As a matter of fact |
There are a number of cases _______ family members or friends quarrel with each other and become enemies.
| A．that | B．which | C．where | D．when |
Mary worked here as a ______secretary and I ended up getting a full-job with the company.
| A．pessimistic | B．temporary | C．previous | D．cautious |