_____, everyone present was amused by his adventure story in Africa.
| A．Absurd as might it sound |
| B．As it might sound absurd |
| C．As absurd it might sound |
| D．Absurd as it might sound |
Lucy has a great sense of humor and always keeps her colleagues with her stories.
| A．amused | B．amusing | C．to amuse | D．to be amused |
In April, thousands of holidaymakers remained abroad due to the volcanic ash cloud.
| A．sticking | B．stuck | C．to be stuck | D．to have stuck34. |
Lots of rescue workers were working around the clock, supplies to Yushu, Qinghai Province after the earthquake.
| A．sending | B．to send | C．having sent | D．to have sent |
Urban (城市) crowdedness would be greatly relieved if only the ______ charged on public transport weremore reasonable.
| A．fees | B．payments | C．fares | D．costs |
When I was ready for my alumni get-together, my 2-year-old daughter
me not to leave at home.
| A．demanded | B．required | C．begged | D．advised |