I didn’t see Tom last night. Where was he?
--- He______ an interesting book at home.
| A．reads | B．is reading | C．was reading | D．will reading |
--Thank you for helping me a lot.
---_________________.That’s what friends are for.
| A．That’s right. | B．That’s not the case. |
| C．I couldn’t agree more. | D．Don’t mention it. |
--- Could you tell me ?
--- About one hour and a half.
| A．how long it takes to drive to Nanjing from Yangzhou |
| B．how long it took to drive to Nanjing from Yangzhou |
| C．how long does it take to drive to Nanjing from Yangzhou |
| D．how long did it take to drive to Nanjing from Yangzhou |
--- Will he come?
--- I am not sure ___he will come, but I never doubt ______he will help us.
| A．that, if | B．that, that |
| C．if, if | D．if, that |
--- Jack’s parents hardly have any spare time for him, ________they?
--- _________,that’s why Jack often feels lonely at home.
| A．do, Yes | B．don’t, Yes |
| C．do,No | D．don’t, No |
---Do you know why people set off fireworks ?
--- Well, in ancient China, people set off fireworks on New Year’s EVE that the loud noise could drive away bad spirits .
| A．in order to | B．in hope of |
| C． in the hope | D．hope |