Technology is developing so rapidly that for only a year , my cellphone is out-of-date .
| A．using | B．having been used | C．having used | D．is using |
The bell ______ the end of the period rang,________ our heated discussion.
| A．indicating; interrupted | B．indicated; interrupting |
| C．indicating; interrupting | D．indicated; interrupted |
Out there, in the midst of the snow,______ in long, black clothes.
| A．sat a woman | B．sitting a woman was |
| C．a woman sat | D．a woman was sitting |
—Has every student passed the final exam?
—No. Unfortunately, _______ three from each class have failed.
| A．no more than | B．at least |
| C．not in the least | D．at most |
We were excited at the sight of two five-star red flags rising in the stadium, two pairs of Chinese athletes ______ at the moment.
| A．to award | B．awarded |
| C．awarding | D．being awarded |
At the sight of her mother, the surprise on her face was ______ by joy.
| A．taken place | B．replaced |
| C．in place of | D．instead of |