. Although both of them invited the other to visit, they didn’t set a date or exchange addresses. It can thus be inferred that . A: they didn’t really want to keep in touch later B: both of them didn’t really mean what they are saying C: they forgot to exchange addresses because they were in a hurry D: they were just saying something proper and behaving politely

He, as well as his companions, ____ ahead. A: were making their way B: were making their ways C: was making their way D: was making his way

In the first paragraph, the writer meant to say that ______. A: his three passions were uncontrollable B: his three passions were very simple C: he could govern his life D: he could govern his passions

Although he was employed by Foreign Office, Richard Burton was ______. A: interested in becoming a monk or an emplorer B: very interested in his work and a number of other things C: bored by his work and his duties D: bored by his work and his many other interests and activities

During his great struggle with the marlin, what does Santiago wish repeatedly? A: He wishes he were younger. B: He wishes for better equipment. C: He wishes that the fishermen who mocked him earlier were present to witness his victory. D: He wishes that the boy, Manolin, were with him.