It was said that no one was ever bored _______ him perform; his subtle acting made everything _______.

       A. watching; entertaining      B. to watch; to entertain

C. watching; entertained D. to watch; entertaining

Tom went off to the EXPO Garden with his friends, ______an exciting day of discovering the unique culture of each nation．

A. expected         B. expecting         C. to expect         D. expects

The managers discussed the plan that they would like to see ______ the next year.

   A. carried out            B. carrying out          C. carry out             D. to carry out

______ loud music in public is against the law in the UK.

   A. Play                     B. Having played       C. Playing               D. Being played

Having a trip abroad is certainly good for the old couple, but it remains ______ whether they will enjoy it.

   A. to see                   B. to be seen             C. seeing                 D. seen

At the beginning of class, the noise of desks ______ could be heard outside the classroom.

   A. opened and closed                                 B. to be opened and closed

   C. being opened and closed                        D. to open and close

______ to reach them on the phone, we sent an email instead.

   A. Fail                      B. Failed                   C. To fail                 D. Having failed

       —Johnson is indeed a wise man.

      —Oh, yes. How often I have regretted ______ his advice!

      A. to take                            B. taking                      C. not to take                D. not taking

The traffic rules say children under the age of four and ______ less than 40 pounds must be in a child safety seat.

A. being weighed      B. to weigh                 C. weighed                   D. weighing

It's quite necessary to be prepared for a job interview. ______ the possible answers ready will be of great help.

A. To have had          B. Having                     C. Have                    D. Having had