—What happened to Bill?
—He ________ really fast when suddenly he ran into a parked car.
| A．had run | B．was running |
| C．has run | D．has been running |
— Was the driving pleasant when you vacationed in Mexico last summer?
— No, it ______ for four days when we arrived so that the roads were very muddy.
| A．was raining | B．had been raining | C．would be raining | D．had rained |
The criminal was condemned ______ in prison, spending all his life.
| A．to staying | B．to stay | C．staying | D．and stayed |
The goal is to make higher education available to everyone who is willing and capable, ______
his financial situation.
| A．with respect to | B．in accord with | C．regardless of | D．in terms of |
—What do you think made Tina so delighted？
—__________ the driving test at her first try.
| A．As she passed | B．Passed | C．Because of passing | D．Passing |
The poor young man is ready to accept _______ help he can get as he has no choice.
| A．whichever | B．however | C．whatever | D．whenever |