—Do you have any plans for the summer break?
—Not really. I think I am just staying at home, ________ some books.
A. readingB. to readC. readD. having read
Kate ________ by the teacher for she had made an excellent contribution to group discussion.
A. praisedB. was praised
C. has praisedD. has been praised
________ the weather improves, we will have to cancel the game.
A. ThoughB. UntilC. UnlessD. Since
—Would you like to have some ice-cream?
—I’d like to, but I'm on a diet ________ weight.
A. loseB. to loseC. being lostD. lost
Before getting off the train, ________ sure you have all your belongings with you.
A. makingB. to makeC. madeD. make
We were both travelling across Europe, and that’s ________ we first met.
A. whichB. whetherC. whenD. whom