Linda is so tired of __ by her boss. A: lecturing B: being lecturing C: to be lectured D: being lectured

His career has been an active one: ______ A: writing thrilling novels, editing for TV station and lecture in the State University B: write thrilling novels, editing for TV station and lecturing in the State University C: thrilling novel writer, editing for TV station and lecturing in the State University D: writing thrilling novels, editing for TV station and lecturing in the State University

Many<br/>people have been<br/>____the<br/>prime minister's competence in the handling of this crisis. A: wondering about B: acknowledging C: recognizing D: lecturing

John was absent-minded in class. He knew that he teacher was lecturing, but didn't know what she was talking about. In the above situation, John was in_____. A: controlled state of consciousness B: automatic state of consciousness C: the state of daydreaming D: the state of sleeping

Which of the following is an instance of persuasive speaking? A: A geneticist reporting her research to a professional meeting. B: A history professor lecturing on the rise of industrialism. C: A judge explaining the rules of evidence during a criminal trial. D: A developer urging the city council to build a new convention center.