On this day 232 years ago, the states _______ still arguing about what the new country should be called. Today, however, the United States _______ known all over the world as the most powerful country in the world.
| A．are, is | B．are, are |
| C．were, is | D．was, are |
Nowadays some stars like________ because they can ________ a lot of money.
| A．advertisement; bring | B．advertising; make |
| C．advertise; earn | D．advertisement; make |
These plants are watered___________.
| A．each other day | B．every other day |
| C．each of two days | D．every of two days |
When I was at school, I _____ up very late, reading storybooks.
| A．used to stay | B．was used to stay |
| C．used to staying | D．am used to staying |
Tom admitted ______ in the examination and he was not admitted _____ the school at last.
| A．to cheat; to | B．cheating; to |
| C．to cheat; as | D．cheating; as |
Roses need special care _____ they can live through winter.
| A．because | B．so that |
| C．even if | D．as |