________ the earth to be flat, many feared that Columbus would fall off the edge of the earth.
| A．Having believed | B．Believing |
| C．Believed | D．To believe |
My boss left word with my assistance______he would hold a meeting at six in the evening for personnel matters.
| A．who | B．as | C．which | D．that |
The young lady _____a cry of surprise when she saw something strange moving in the dark.
| A．gave off | B．made out | C．sent out | D．let out |
---Mother, I’m afraid I can’t pass the exam.
---______, darling. Your hard work will pay off.
| A．Just my luck | B．Don’t mention it | C．Take it easy | D．It serves you right |
---The famous singer will come to our school for a visit next week.
---Can you be more_____?
---On Sunday morning.
| A．specific | B．appropriate | C．due | D．typical |
I suggested that we break off for tea in a(n) _____to reduce nervousness
| A．attempt | B．thought | C．preparation | D．expectation |