Choose the best answer to complete the blank in each of the following sentences.Alice didn’t expect ______ to Bill’s party.
A.to be asked
B.being asked
C.to ask
D.asking

Do you _____ in any sporting activities?
A.
B.play
C.take part
D.do

When I got to the airport, the plane _______ taken off.
A.has
B.have
C.had
D.

She ______ Tom for being so rude to him.
A.apologized for
B.apologized on
C.apologized at
D.apologized to

If Monique had not attended (A) the party, she never would meet (B) her old friend Dan, whom (C) she had not seen (D) in years.
A.had not seen (D)
B.whom (C)
C.not attended (A)
D.never would meet (B)

Choose the sentence which has the same meaning as the given one.The children made every effort to please their parents.
A.The children tried their best to please their parents.
B.The children made little effort to please their parents.
C.The children made no attempt to please their parents.
D.The parents were pleased with their children's effort.

Scientists say forests are being destroyed by air pollution.
A.Forests are being destroyed by scientists.
B.Scientists are blamed for destroying forests.
C.Scientists say that there's much air pollution in the forests.
D.Scientists blame air pollution for the destruction of forests.

I would be very grateful if you could send me the document.
A.I was very grateful for your document.
B.I'm upset about your not sending me the document.
C.I would appreciate your sending me the document.
D.Do not send me the document, please.

'You should have finished the report by now.' John told his secretary.
A.John said that his secretary had not finished the report.
B.John reproached his secretary for not having finished the report.
C.John scolded his secretary for not having finished the report.
D.John reminded his secretary of finishing the report on time.

Increased consumption will lead to faster ______ of our natural resources.
A.exhausting
B.exhaustive
C.exhaust
D.exhaustion