（2012江西卷）The Smiths don’t usually stay at hotels, but last summer they spent a few days at a very nice hotel by ________ sea.
| A．/; a | B．the; the | C．/; the | D．the; a |
--- Did you find your book last night?
--- Yes, I finally managed __________ the book I was looking for.
| A．to find | B．finding | C．to found | D．founding |
What are the differences between the American and British ____________of government?
| A．systems | B．religions | C．customs | D．theories |
Jack has made great achievements in his work, and the harder he works, the _________ he becomes.
| A．religious | B．energetic | C．curious | D．independent |
--- Bob, where are you working now?
--- I used to work in a small company, but I ________ a job in some bigger companies.
| A．have sought | B．had sought | C．was seeking | D．am seeking |
--- Would you mind my having another glass of beer?
---__________.
| A．No, just go ahead | B．No, I’m not sure about it |
| C．Yes, here you are | D．Yes, help yourself |