My sister has never played tennis before. This is the first time she __________ to play.
| A．is trying | B．was trying | C．has tried | D．had tried |
. We’re too busy _____ a long vacation this summer, ______ the fact that we can’t afford it.
| A．taking; not mentioning | B．to take; not to mention |
| C．for; not mention | D．with taking; without mentioning |
There were so many people shopping in the mall that we _______ soon after we entered it.
| A．got lost | B．got involved | C．got separated | D．got concerned |
It was only when I reread his poems recently _______ I began to appreciate their beauty.
| A．until | B．when | C．that | D．after |
. -- You see, our plan has been totally ruined!
-- Dear me, I _______ his advice.
| A．would rather have taken | B．would rather not take |
| C．must have taken | D．can’t have taken |
-- Do you think he will come to my birthday party?
-- _______. He is a man of his word.
| A．I can’t agree more | B．You can count on it |
| C．That’s all right | D．It’s none of your business |