— Did you see a man in black pass by just now?
— No, sir. I _______ a newspaper.
| A．read | B．was reading | C．would read | D．am reading |
After the 8.8 magnitude quake, ___ large number of the injured are in ____hospital in Chile.
| A．the, / | B．a, the | C．the, the | D．a, / |
. Jim’s leg was ______ damaged in the accident. He now walks with a limp.
| A．permanently | B．increasingly |
| C．virtually | D．deadly |
I’m thinking about _____ the new movie this weekend. I’ve heard that it’s really good!
| A．brushing up | B．stepping into |
| C．milling about | D．checking out |
Although Ben is a(n) _____ tennis player, he’s already better than most experienced players.
| A．appropriate | B．suitable |
| C．novice | D．distinct |
Exercise really ______ my appetite. I always eat a big meal after working out.
| A．stimulates | B．penalizes |
| C．deters | D．propels |