____ to give up smoking, he threw away his _____ cigarettes．
| A．Determined; remained | B．Determined; remaining |
| C．Determining; remaining | D．Determining; remained |
.All but him and me ______ to the exhibition.
| A．am going | B．is going | C．are going | D．was going |
.Interest, as well as prospects, ______ important when one looks for a job.
| A．are | B．were | C．is | D．Was |
.The president, accompanied by his assistants, ______.
| A．have arrived | B．are arriving | C．had arrived | D．has arrived |
.A number of cars ______ in front of the park
| A．is parked | B．was parked | C．are parked | D．has parked |
.The number of articles published on smoking ______ amazing.
| A．is | B．are | C．were | D．have been |