I climbed the stairs slowly with a big suitcase, my father with two more.
| A．followed | B．was following | C．following | D．having following |
A sharp sword was found buried together with the royal carpenter, which was believed _____himself________against grave robbers.
| A．used to defend | B．being used to defend |
| C．to be used to defending | D．to be used to defend |
Many countries in the Far East are trying hard to gain _______ into the European Union, in which they believe they can _____ the benefits it offers.
| A．permission; appreciate | B．admission; enjoy |
| C．entry; admire | D．acception; share |
No sooner had their latest product been put into market ________ it ________ by other similar companies.
| A．when; was modeled after | B．then; was modeled |
| C．than; was modeled after | D．when; was modeled |
_______ attractions you are planning to visit in that island country, you’d better book your hotel _____ because the hotels are always full in the tourist seasons.
| A．Whatever; in the advance | B．Wherever; before hand |
| C．Whichever; in advance | D．Whosever; before hand |
---John is said to have learned Italian in Italy for five years.
--________ he speaks it like a native speaker.
| A．No doubt | B．No wonder | C．No problem | D．No curiosity |