The mother, who is strict with her two daughters, has a clear list of ________ they are not permitted to do.
| A．why | B．how |
| C．what | D．which |
They waited and waited. _____ they had been looking forward to.
| A．Then the hour came | B．The hour then came |
| C．Then came the hour | D．Then did the hour come |
______ on the portrait, mother was deep in thought.
| A．Fixed her eyes | B．Her eyes are fixed |
| C．Her eyes fixing | D．With her eyes fixed |
Seeing the sun _____ above the surface of the sea we let out a shout of joy.
| A．to rise | B．to raise | C．rising | D．raising |
The news sounds _______.
| A．Encouraging | B．encouraged |
| C．encourage | D．to encourage |
Speech is ______ heard when it is given in a clear voice just slightly louder than normal.
| A．hardly | B．less | C．completely | D．best |