The nurse allowed the visitors to remain the visiting hours，though it was not permitted.
| A．within | B．at | C．beyond | D．before |
I was going to do some shopping in Golden Eagle, but ________ watching TV at home because of tiredness.
| A．ended up | B．took up |
| C．got down | D．settled down |
________ in a heavy traffic jam in a taxi while you are hurrying to the airport is quite an unpleasant experience.
| A．Having caught | B．Being caught |
| C．Caught | D．Having being caught |
Whatever he does, once he set up a goal, he would start pursuing it without _________.
| A．decision | B．suggestion |
| C．discussion | D．hesitation |
—— Would you mind if I asked you where you’re from?
—— _______________.
| A．Of course. I’m from London. |
| B．Sure. I was born in London. |
| C．Not really. You can do it. |
| D．Not at all. I’m from London. |
Historically, ________ main material for making tables has been wood, but ________ metal and stone have also been used.
| A．the; / | B．/; / |
| C．the; the | D．/; the |