The custom has been___since the 18th century
| A．handed over |
| B．handed down |
| C．handed out |
| D．handed in |
On a hot afternoon, the farmer ____ down under a tree and soon fell asleep..
| A．laid | B．lain | C．lied | D．lay |
---- Did you enjoy yourself yesterday?
---- Yes. As you saw, _____ party went on in ______ most pleasant atmosphere.
| A．the; a | B．the; the | C．a; the | D．a; a |
| A．before long | B．long before | C．before soon | D．soon before |
– ________. The good news will be on in a few minutes.
| A．Of course not. | B．I’m afraid I do. |
| C．Why not? | D．Yes, just go ahead. |
15. A world-famous ballet company’s 42-year absence from Beijing will end it brings a new production to the stage this week.
| A．since | B．when | C．unless | D．until |