8.It ______ that Mr. Green and Miss White will be married in May.

A. has announced B. has been announced C. has made known D. has been come true

9.A new and practical theory was put _____ at the meeting.

A. forward B. up C. through D. on

10.He drew the curtain aside and opened the window to get a better _____ of the surroundings outside.

A. plan B. see C. view D. shade

11.They _____ some victories despite these difficulties.

A. accomplished B. finished C. came to D. achieved

12.His earlier work ______ his remarkable talent.

A. declared B. announced C. played D. appeared

13.Not until I began to work _____ how much time I had wasted.

A. didn’t realize B. did I realize C. I didn’t realize D. I realized

14._____ you have mentioned it, I’ll remember to look after your dog when you go traveling.

A. Before B. If C. Now that D. Until

15._____ your letter, I would have written back two days ago.

A. If I am receiving B. If I must have received C. Should I receive D. Had I received