The entire hall burst into a great cheer and applause _______ the Nobel Prize winner appeared on the stage accompanied by the chairman.
A. until B. while C. by the time D. the moment
When I entered the room I found my father _______ in the sofa and __________ in a magazine.
A. seated; absorbed B. sit; absorb
C. sat; absorbed D. sitting; absorbing
Everyone is encouraged to _____ something to those who suffered a great deal in the earthquake.
A. construct B. connect C. contribute D. collect
— Have a coffee, Tom?
— No, thanks. _____. I enjoy drinking tea.
A. I’m very busy. B. I don’t like it.
C. Never mind. D. I’d rather not.
smoke
A. pardon B. lesson C. alone D. button
smooth
A. worth B. wealthy C. southern D. south
