(2011·上海高考)It's no use ________ without taking any action.

A．complain    B．complaining

C．being complained        D．to be complained

(2012·浙江高考)No matter how bright a talker you are, there are times when it's better ________ silent.

A．remain                    B．be remaining

C．having remained                     D．to remain

(2013·福建高考)________basic first­aid techniques will help you respond quickly to emergencies.

A．Known     B．Having known

C．Knowing                         D．Being known

(2012·陕西高考)If he takes on this work, he will have no choice but ________ an even greater challenge.

A．meets                            B．meeting

C．meet                             D．to meet

(2013·江苏高考)Shortly after suffering from a massive earthquake and ________ to ruins, the city took on a new look.

A．reducing                           B．reduced

C．being reduced                       D．having reduced

(2011·湖南高考)The ability ________ an idea is as important as the idea itself.

A．expressing                        B．expressed

C．to express                         D．to be expressed

(2013·北京高考)Volunteering gives you a chance ________ lives, including your own.

A．change　　　　　　　　           B．changing

C．changed                          D．to change

(2011·安徽高考)Tom asked the candy makers if they could make the chocolate easier ______ into small pieces.

A．break                            B．breaking

C．broken                           D．to break

(2012·辽宁高考)This machine is very easy ________. Anybody can learn to use it in a few minutes.

A．operating                        B．to be operating

C．operated                         D．to operate

(2011·四川高考)______an important role in a new movie, Andy has got a chance to become famous.

A．Offer                         B．Offering

C．Offered                         D．To offer