After ancient Greek athletes won a race in the Olympics, they ___ a simple crown of olive leaves.
A.had received
B.received
C.were receiving
D.have received

He won’t be able to pay for the car ___ his father’s help.
A.until
B.except
C.unless
D.without

The doctor allowed him to go home on ___ that he remained in bed.
A.order
B.condition
C.promise
D.account

We have already informed them ___ the decision.
A.of
B.in
C.to
D.with

The homeless couple ___ at last in finding a flat to rent.
A.enabled
B.managed
C.succeeded
D.reached

She did not come to the party, though she ___ us she would.
A.promised
B.offered
C.agreed
D.swore

He is believed (A) to work (B) for the (C) CIA in the 1970s (D).             
A.is believed
B.to work
C.the
D.the 1970s

“Ms Jones, please type those letters before noon”_ “They’ve already ______, sir. They’re on your desk.
A.typed 
B.been being typed    
C.being typed          
D.been typed

They have changed the date of the meeting.
A.The date of the meeting has been changed.
B.The date of the meeting has been changed by them.
C.The meeting has been changed the date.
D.The date of the meeting has changed.

The preparation_________ by the time the guest_________ arrived.
A.had been finished- arrived                         
B.have finished- arrived
C.had finished-were arriving                       
D.have been finished- were