23 I couldn’t cut the grass because the lawn mower ______ a few days previously.
-> C. had broken down
24 I have never played badminton before. This is the first time I _____ to play.
-> C. have tried
25. Since _______, I have heard nothing from him.
-> B. he left
26. After I _______ lunch, I looked for my bag.
-> B. had had
28. The man got out of the car, ________ round to the back and opened the book.
-> B. walked
30. He will take the dog out for a walk as soon as he ______ dinner.
-> B. finishes
31 Ask her to come and see me when she _______ her work.
-> B. has finished
32. Tom and Mary ______ for Vietnam tomorrow.
-> B. are leaving
33. He always ________ for a walk in the evening.
-> C. goes
34. Her brother ______ in Canada at present.
-> C. is working