— Why weren't you at the meeting?
— I ________ for a long distance call from my sister in America.
| A．was waited | B．was waiting | C．has waited | D．have been waiting |
—What do you think of the film Wolf Totem?
—Very good. The plot is _____ brings tears to my eyes.
| A．How | B．why | C．What | D．that |
—Can I fax this paper?
—Sorry, but our fax _____ at the moment, and it won’t be working until around 3 o’clock.
| A．is being repaired | B．is repairing |
| C．is repaired | D．repairs |
Mary clapped her hand over her mouth _____ she realized her words hurt little Tom.
| A．ever since | B． as if |
| C．so that | D．as soon as |
_____ the trip from Alaska to Argentina by bike, Gregg and Brooks worked and saved money for years.
| A．To pay for | B．Paying for |
| C．Paid for | D．Pay for |
Please give Jim the schedule for tomorrow’s conference when he _____ back. He is to chair the conference.
| A．will come | B．is coming |
| C．comes | D．came |