As the secretary_____ the meeting room, she dropped the minute.
A.was leaving
B.is leaving
C.had been leaving
D.was left

When the manager announced the competition, _______ of the staff decided to enter it.
A.two thirds
B.two three
C.second three
D.seconds third

He was very disappointed_____ his application for the job was turned down.
A.how
B.when
C.before
D.while

On Saturdays, we........ (go) to the beach and.........(have) a picnic there.
A.go/ have
B.went/ have
C.went/had had
D.had gone/ had had

Tomorrow, there...........(be) clouds and it.......... (rain) in city.
A.is/ will rain
B.will be/ will rain
C.will be/ have rain
D.will be/ will rain

James takes........... his father; he has the same colour hair and eyes.
A.to
B.with
C.after
D.up

Kate turned .......... late and her friends had already left.
A.up
B.over
C.out of
D.with

An American wanted to buy the business but he was turned.........
A.down
B.about
C.after
D.among

I will pick you.......... for sightseeing
A.with
B.on
C.up
D.in

Which songs do they often sing.......... Christmas?
A.on
B.at
C.in
D.of