______ the same story many times, my little brother can now tell it himself.
| A．Telling | B．Having told | C．Being told | D．Having been told |
_____, I’m sure, and you’ll find her friendly and easy-going.
| A．If you have a talk with Sara | B．Having a talk with Sara |
| C．Have a talk with Sara | D．After having a talk with Sara |
I_______ to the see the film Alice in Wonderland last night but for the fact that I was busy preparing for the English exam.
| A．must have gone | B．must go |
| C．might have gone | D．might go |
According to the insurance contract, all the items lost will be replaced with a new one, _____ their age or condition.
| A．in spite of | B．regardless of | C．in terms of | D．by means of |
______himself to his lab research, the famous scientist missed ________from the liver cancer.
| A．Devoted; being saved | B．Devoting; being saved |
| C．Devoted; to be saved | D．Devoting; to be saved |
His efforts to persuade him to make a donation were ____ because he showed no intention to take a cent out of his pocket.
| A．in place | B．in sight | C．in vain | D．in effect |