_______ a precious diamond necklace for his wife, Martin could hardly afford a tie for himself.
A.Having bought B.Buying C.Being bought D.To buy
Though he doesn’t achieve his goals, he is not a failure. ____, he is remembered as a true hero.
A.In particular B.On the contrary C.Generally speaking D.To be honest
– I was going to the concert with you this weekend, but I can’t now.
-- ______.
A.Good luck B.Bad luck C.You’re welcome D.That’s right
The scene of the film ____ me of those happy days that we spent together in the beautiful countryside last summer vacation.
A.informed B.recalled C.reminded D.remembered
He is taller than he .
A.used B.used to be C.used to D.used to do
– You look so upset, Jane. _____?
-- I have been told my father has got skin cancer.
A.What’s for B.What’s up C.So what D.How’s up