He sold his farm, _________ gaining enough money for his journey.
A. and B. thus C. rather D. otherwise
—Did Mr. Brown make a suggestion in the meeting?
—He _________ a good plan to make the farmers __________.
A. put forward; benefit from B. looked forward; benefit from C. kept up with; benefit D. put up with; benefit
Linda ，make sure the tables ____ before the guests arrive.
A. be set B. set C. are set D. are setting
Tipping is neither encouraged nor common, although visitors may reward special services if they wish, _________ 10% of the bill is enough.
A which B where C in which D in which case
Though ______ to see us，the professor gave us a warm welcome。
A. surprise B was surprised C. surprised D. being surprised
—Have you finished the book？
-- No. I’ve read up to _____ the children discover the secret cave.
A. which B. what C. that D. where
