A week-long raining is coming, _________, the farmers say, will do harm to the growth of plants.

---How did the accident happen?

  ---The car went out of___ control and rushed into___ truck ahead of it.

A./, the            B. the. /           C. the, the        D. a, the

The universe began with the Big Bang 13.7 billion years ago, with everything___ in space smaller than a grain of sand.

  A. started          B. starting          C. to start        D. to be started

We’ve never expected___ so many valuable finds from this archaeological site.

  A. there being       B. to there be       C. there to be      D. to be there

This poem can remind of the good old days___ studied in this beautiful school.

  A. whoever         B. whomever       C. no matter who   D. anyone

---It’s a pity that England should have been defeated so easily in the 2010 World Cup.

  ---They play so well; I really think they are worthy____ a place in the finals.

  A. of having        B. of being had      C. having         D. to have

---She’s feeling very sad over___ of school trip tomorrow.

  ---So would you if you fell ill on such an occasion.

  A. leaving out       B. to be left out    C. to leave out      D. being left out

---Warren Buffett is the second wealthiest man in the world .

  ---He is, but___ doesn’t follow that he lives the most expensive life. Actually, he still lives in an old house that he bought 30 years ago.

  A. that             B. it            C. everyone        D. anyone

--Do you think he will give up this job?

  ---No. Nothing___ his mind.

  A. shall            B. changes        C. is changing      D. changed

The judge declared, “Everything that Shylock owns___ be taken away from him.”

  A. shall           B. will            C. would          D. could