After school we went to the reading-room to do some reading, only to be told that it .
| A．is decorated | B．was decorated | C．was being decorated | D．is being decorated |
____ to Anne's birthday party, Mr. Brown is now searching shop after shop for a nice present for her.
| A．Having invited | B．Having been invited | C．Have been invited | D．Being invited |
The activities organized by our school really gave us a platform ____ we learned team spirit.
| A．that | B．where | C．which | D．when |
She is not going to buy the sofa because it _____ too much room in the living room.
| A．takes away | B．takes on | C．takes down | D．takes up |
The businessperson wanted to sell his goods fast: ______, he chose his partner with great care.
| A．and | B．otherwise | C．however | D．therefore |
The experienced teachers try their best _____ the younger ones _____experience.
| A．to help…getting | B．help…get |
| C．to help…to get | D．helping…get |