. Why _____ the car break down just when I was about to start?
A must B can C may D need
—Have you heard the story of “The Merchant of Venice”?
—No. When and where does the story ______ ?
| A．take up | B．take on | C．take place | D．take off |
Filled with anger, he didn’t shout or swear, but just ________ silently at me.
| A．looked | B．stared | C．glared | D．glanced |
— You seem to be interested in writing.
— What? _______, I’m getting tired of it.
| A．On the contrary | B．As a result |
| C．On the other hand | D．In a word |
He sat at the desk, __________ a novel.
| A．read | B．to read | C．reading | D．reads |
—Excuse me, sir, ________
—I’d like a cup of coffee and two pieces of bread.
| A．what do you want? | B．may I have your order? |
| C．this table is reserved. | D．I would like to serve you. |