The novels written by the author sell best, but five years ago no one could have imagined how great a role he in the literary world.
| A．was playing | B．played | C．was to play | D．had played |
As he had no friends and relatives in the town, the traveler tried to find a _____ somewhere.
| A．log | B．lodge | C．landing | D．lodging |
The thieves _____ him _____ in the park, took his wallet and escaped.
| A．held .. back | B．held .. up | C．held .. on | D．held .. out |
When the Greeks had _____ the Persians, a soldier ran from Marathon to Athens.
| A．won | B．bitten | C．beaten | D．hit |
Alice _____ her father that both she and her husband would be happy if he would live with them.
| A．convinced | B．reinforced | C．pledged | D．required |
My house is very _____ for getting to work as it is only a few minutes from the station.
| A．comfortable | B．suitable | C．convenient | D．available |