17．—Is there any better way to help my son get rid of the habit of playing computer games?
—To tell you the truth, it’s very hard. But we_______on this problem to improve the situation.
| A．were working | B．had worked | C．are working | D．had been working |
Yesterday the president spoke on TV to the _______.
| A．country | B．nation | C．land | D．state |
The students are well _______ the exam. They are sure to get good marks.
| A．prepared for | B．ready for | C．prepared | D．preparing |
——You seem to get lost. Need help?—— _______
| A．Yes, would you please help me with the bag? |
| B．Help me find my key, please. |
| C．Yes, give me a hand, please. |
| D．I’m looking for Zhongshan Road. |
I ______ all the bookshops in our town for the book I needed but I couldn’t get one.
| A．hunted | B．found | C．looked for | D．searched for |
The people in some countries ________ freedom.
| A．longed | B．long for | C．longing | D．longing for |