1 . William Hastie once suggested that history informs us of past mistakes ________ we can learn without repeating them.

A．from which

B．in which

C．with whom

D．for whom

2 . The number of people invited________ fifty, but a number of them________ absent for different reasons.

A．were; was

B．was; was

C．was; were

D．were; were

3 . My washing machine ___________this week, so I have to wash my clothes by hand.

A．was repaired	B．is repaired
C．is being repaired	D．has been repaired

4 . 【2018·北京】_________ along the old Silk Road is an interesting and rewarding experience

A．Travel	B．Traveling
C．Having traveled	D．Traveled

5 . This is the first time we         a film in the cinema together as a family.

A．see	B．had seen
C．saw	D．have seen

6 . The film brought the hours back to me ________ I was taken good care of in that far-away village.

A．when

B．until

C．that

D．where

7 . Sales director is a position ________ communication ability is as important as sales skills.

A．which

B．that

C．when

D．where

8 . Victor apologized for_____to inform me of the change in the plan.

A．his being not able	B．him not to be able
C．his not being able	D．him to be not able

9 . Word came ________ free souvenirs would be given to ________ comes first.

A．that; whomever	B．when; whoever
C．that; whoever	D．that; no matter who

10 . ______in painting, John didn’t notice evening approaching.

A．To absorb	B．To be absorbed
C．Absorbed	D．Absorbing