—Who do you think will get the first prize?
—Mary, of course. She ________ for the competition for months.
| A．is preparing | B．was preparing |
| C．had been preparing | D．has been preparing |
The company was named Gates Hall ______ a man named James Gates.
| A．in need of | B．in search of | C．with the help of | D．in memory of |
When we were young, every evening my brother and I ______ stay at home waiting for our mother.
| A．would | B．might | C．should | D．could |
I am looking forward to ______ your answer as soon as possible.
| A．receiving | B．being received | C．receive | D．be received |
—Have you heard the story of “The Merchant of Venice”?
—No. When and where does the story ______ ?
| A．take up | B．take on | C．take place | D．take off |
Filled with anger, he didn’t shout or swear, but just ________ silently at me.
| A．looked | B．stared | C．glared | D．glanced |