1. We were surprised at _____ the exam. A. him not pass B. his passing not C. his not passing D. him not to pass
2. _____, Hong Kong serves as a gateway into and out of Taiwan. A. Strategically located B. It is located strategically C. Where strategically located D. Because located strategically
3. Maggie ran back to the kitchen, _____ carefully in here hands. A. eggs to be held B. holding the eggs C. eggs were held D. held the eggs
4. _____ from the hilltop, the lake scenery is beyond description. A. To see B. Having seen C. Seeing D. Seen
5. I forgot _____ her that my coat buttons need to be sewn on. A. reminding B. having reminded C. to remind D. to have reminded
6. We _____ play on the town square when we were children. A. are used to B. were used to C. used to D. use to
7. The point is worth _____. A. being mentioned B. is forever imagining C. to mention D. mentioned
8. Before the first non-stop flight made in 1949, it ______ necessary for all planes to land for refueling. A. would be B. has been C. had been D. would have been
9. The room is in a terrible mess. it ______ cleaned. A. can’t have been B. shouldn’t have been C. mustn’t have been D. wouldn’t have been
10. The conference ______ a full week by the time it ends. A. must have lasted B. will have lasted C. would last D. has lasted