We hurried all the way to the airport, only ______ that the flight had been cancelled because of the foggy weather.
A. being told B. to be told C. having told D. to have been told
—Are you pleased with what he has done?
—Not at all. It couldn’t be _______. Why didn’t he put more effort into his work?
A. any worse B. much better C. so bad D. the best
The old couple who _______ in the deserted house for ten years have been settled in a nursing home now.
A. lived B. have lived C. had lived D. have been living
—Why are you staring at me?
—You look stupid! The way you wear is _______ annoys others most.
A. which B. where C. how D. what
—The leaders are supposed to care about the sufferings of the people.
—Contrary to that, some of them act with their eyes _______ to the reality.
A. closing B. closed C. to close D. being closed
You should try to get a good night’s sleep _______ much work you have to do.
A. whenever B. however C. whichever D. whatever
