It shames me to say it，but I to1d a lie when ________ at the meeting by my boss.

A. questioning

B. having questioned

C. questioned

D. to be questioned

There are altogether eleven books on the shelf，________ five are mine.

A. on which

B. in which

C. of which

D. from which

—Could I ask you a rather personal question?

—　　   

A. Yes, don’t worry

B. Of course, go ahead

C. Yes, help yourself

D. Of course, why not

—Tom graduated from college at a very young age.

—Oh，he ________ have been a very smart boy then.

A. could

B. should

C. might

D. must

Paul had to write a history paper，________ he couldn’t find time to do it.

A. but

B. so

C. because

D. if

In some western countries, demand for graduates from MBA courses has________.

A. turned down

B. turned over

C. fallen down

D. fallen over

Reading is an experience quite different from watching TV; there are pictures ________ in your mind instead of before your eyes.

A. to form

B. form

C. forming

D. having formed

I hope you don’t mind me asking, ________, where did you buy those shoes?

A. so

B. and

C. yet

D. but

When we plan our vacation, mother often offers _____ suggestions.

A. careful

B. practical

C. effective

D. acceptable

To enjoy the scenery, Irene would rather spend long hours on the train ________ travel by air.

A. as

B. to

C. than

D. while