The visiting Minister expressed his satisfaction with the talks, _______ that he had enjoyed his stay here.
A.having added B.to add C.adding D.added
The house is old, but it is_____ great emotional value to my father who spent all his childhood here.
A. for B. of
C. with D. by
Not until recently ____________ the development of tourist-related activities in the rural areas.
A.they had encouraged B.had they encouraged
C.did they encourage D.they encouraged
She looks sad. Could you please tell me ____ that prevents her from being as happy as before?
A.what it is B.it is what C.how it is D.it is how
In any unsafe situation, simply ________ the button and a highly-trained agent will get you the help you need.
A.press B.to press
C.pressing D.pressed
I __________ to send Peter a gift to congratulate him on his marriage, but I couldn’t manage it.
A.had hoped B.am hoping
C.have hoped D.would hope
