— Why do you do volunteer work in the North—West?
— I_____ to improve the lives of the children there through my efforts.
A.was tryingB.have tried
C.am tryingD.tried
I send you my revised catalogue and price list, ______ you may find something that suits you.
A.to hopeB.hoping
C.hopedD.hope
Under the new schedule, teachers of primary and secondary schools must _____each class on time instead of adding extra lessons.
A.cancelB.advocate
C.postponeD.Dismiss
—Hi,Tom.The new iPad6 only cost me 150 dollars.
—Really?It was a real ______.
A.changeB.bargain
C.tradeD.business
Appointed as ____chairman to China,Mr.Xi was determined to serve his country____ heart and soul.
A.an,theB.the;a
C.the;theD./;/
The school had promised to keep parents fully _____ about the conditions of their children at school.
A.informB.informing
C.informedD.being informed