29. Unfortunately, the whole village was ________ by the earthquake.

A. died away B. wiped away C. died out D. wiped out

30. The boy was beaten by his stepmother, tears _______ down his cheeks quietly.

A. flew B. flowing C. flown D. to flow

31. _______ many people first go to the Internet for information, it is not always the best place for what you need.

A. As B. Since C. When D. While

32. Look at the timetable. The flight to Shanghai _______ off at 10:00.

A. is taking B. takes C. will be taken D. will take

33. — Why didn’t you come to Mike’s birthday party yesterday?

— Well, I _______, but I had something important to do at the moment.

A. should B. must C. should have D. must have

34. So difficult ________ it to live in an English-speaking country that I determined to learn English well.

A. did I feel B. I did feel C. have I felt D. I have felt

35. — What is your new friend like?

— ________.

A. Handsome B. Practical C. Brilliant D. Outgoing