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In the past the trip _______ very rough and often dangerous, but things _______ a great deal in the last hundred and fifty years.
A.was / have changed
B.is / change
C.had been / will change
D.has been / changed

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When Carol _______ last night, I ______ my favorite show on television.
A.was calling / watched
B.called / have watched
C.called / was watching
D.had called / watched

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In the 19th century, it _______ two or three months to cross North America by covered wagon.
A.took
B.had taken
C.had taken
D.was taking

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In the last hundred years, traveling _______ much easier and more comfortable.
A.becomes
B.has become
C.became
D.will become

I have only had time to dip ________ the report.
A.into
B.down
C.through
D.in

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John _______ a respectful and obedient student.
A.said to be
B.is said
C.is said being
D.is said to be

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The worker was _______ his boss expected, so he was offered a raise.
A.more hard-working
B.as hard-working than
C.more hard-working than
D.more hard-working as

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We are not allowed _______ jeans at school.
A.wear
B.to wear
C.wearing
D.worn

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Peter tried his best and passed the driving test at the first _______.
A.try
B.attempt
C.doing
D.aim

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Where is Jimmy? - He is ____ work. He is busy ____ his monthly report.
A.on / for
B.in / about
C.to / through
D.at / with