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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

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Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly.
A.happen
B.encounter
C.arrive
D.clean

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She got up late and rushed to the bus stop.
A.came into
B.went leisurely
C.went quickly
D.dropped by