When the sun _____ in the east, the little hero tried hard ______ the red flag to the top of the pole.
| A．rising… to rise | B．rose… to raise |
| C．raise… to rise | D．rising… raising |
So many directors ________, the board meeting had to be put off.
| A．were absent | B．been absent |
| C．had been absent | D．being absent |
The rainy season is coming and let’s make full use of the ________ days to dry whatever is needed to dry before the next dry season.
| A．few last sunny | B．last few sunny |
| C．last sunny few | D．sunny last few |
— Would you lend me ________ paper to write ________ paper?
— Sorry, I haven’t any.
| A．any; some | B．any; a |
| C．a; some | D．some; a |
Fifty years ago, wealthy people liked hunting wild animals for fun ________ sightseeing.
| A．rather than to go | B．more than going |
| C．other than going | D．than to go |
— Should I talk to you in English or French?
— Do as you ________ . We understand both.
| A．think | B．feel like |
| C．care | D．please |