We were playing near the lake______ the storm started.
A. while B. when C. until D. before
The manager promised to keep us______ of how our business was going on.
A. being informed B. informed
C. informing D. to be informed
It will be a big help if you go to the store and get what we need for dinner. ______, I’ll set the table.
A. As a result B. On the whole
C. In the meanwhile D. As a matter of fact
There are a number of cases _______ family members or friends quarrel with each other and become enemies.
A. that B. which C. where D. when
Mary worked here as a ______secretary and I ended up getting a full-job with the company.
A. pessimistic B. temporary C. previous D. cautious
The “Chinese Dream” is ______ dream to improve people’s well-being and ______dream of harmony, peace and development.
A. the; a B. a;a C. a;the D. the;the