Little joy can equal __________ of a surprising ending when you read stories.
| A．that | B．those | C．any | D．some |
The secretary worked late into the night, _____ a long speech for the president.
| A．to prepare | B．preparing | C．prepared | D．was preparing |
The train was ______ to arrive at 11:30,but it was an hour late.
| A．about | B．likely | C．certain | D．supposed |
I have been keeping the portrait _____ I can see it every day, as it always reminds me of my childhood in Paris.
| A．since | B．where | C．as | D．if |
Because he ________ the secret, his friend became very angry.
| A．put out | B．let out | C．gave out | D．left out |
People like to eat sweet dumplings on the Eastern Festival，which ____ in hot water．
| A．were served | B．served | C．are served | D．serves |