At the beginning of class, the noise of desks______could be heard outside the classroom.
| A．opened and closed | B．to be opened and closed |
| C．being opened and closed | D．to open and close |
Many New Zealand cities lie ____ a bay and ____ a natural, deep harbor.
| A．on; enjoy | B．on; cover | C．off; include | D．off; have |
Ann never dreams of ______ for her to be sent abroad very soon.
| A．there being a chance | B．there to be a chance |
| C．there be a chance | D．being a chance |
The staff’s hope of improving the working conditions ______ their new manager.
| A．keeps on | B．puts on | C．rests on | D．holds on |
Oprah Winfrey is ______black woman whose rise to fame is ______ inspiring story.
| A．/;an | B．a; the | C．the; the | D．a; an |
I will work as hard as I can _____ for the final exam.
| A．prepare | B．to prepare | C．preparing | D．prepared |