—I like your new leather boots!
—Thanks．I had to try on almost a dozen pairs ______ I decided to get them．
| A．as | B．when | C．after | D．before |
The new movie ____ to be one of the biggest money-makers of all time.
| A． promises | B． agrees | C． pretends | D． intends |
______, his mother has to take care of him at home.
| A．Being ill | B．He being ill | C．He is ill | D．His to be ill |
—When did you come back?
—Half an hour ago. You ____ to music.
| A．have been listening | B．were listening |
| C．had listened | D．listened |
—I thought he hated TV.
—You are right, ______. he still watches the program.
| A．besides | B．also | C．then | D．yet |
"The interest ____ be divided into five parts, according to the agreement made by both sides." declared the judge.
| A．shall | B．should | C．must | D．may |