They were determined to carry out the plan at first, but then we ________ persuade them to change their minds.
| A．would |
| B．could |
| C．were able to |
| D．had to |
A terrible earthquake happened in Wenchuan, _____drew the attention of the whole nation at once.
| A．that | B．where | C．which | D．what |
Dad ______ a lot of alcohol, but now he has given that up and ______ soft drinks.
| A．used to drink; is used to drinking | B．was used to drinking; used to drink |
| C．used to drink; used to drinking | D．was used to drink; is used to drink |
The guards caught the spy and _____ him very carefully.
| A．searched for | B．searched | C．look for | D．asked for |
I have no doubt _____ he will get the first place in the competition.
| A．whether | B．if | C．that | D．About |
He’s given me so much help that I really want to do something for him _____.
| A．in turn | B．by turns | C．in return | D．in answer |