The two parties are holding the talk in a friendly________ at present. Hopefully，they will reach an agreement.
| A．atmosphere | B．condition |
| C．situation | D．phenomenon |
Jessica ought to stop work.She has a headache because she _______ too long.
| A．read | B．is reading |
| C．had read | D．has been reading |
It was on a cold winter evening_______ his father left home and was never back.
| A．where | B．which | C．that | D．when |
Whoever leaves the room last must ______ that all the lights are turned off.
| A．is sure | B．make sure | C．find out | D．look out |
---- _____? ---- You were saying you sold the house and left your hometown.
| A．How come | B．Like what? |
| C．Do you have the time | D．Where was I |
Suddenly, the lightning flashed through the clouds, nearly ____ Paul.
| A．beating | B．blinding | C．burning | D．touching |