1£® It is ____ pleasant surprise to learn that Mary is ____ great success as a writer.

A a; a          B /; /               C a; /                D /; a

2£®    Tom has no interest in piano, there is no point pushing him to learn it£®

    A Now that     B In case        C Even if               D As if

3£®—There will be a talk show this time tomorrow£®Would you go with me?

   —I'm sorry, but I ____ an important meeting£®

    A have attended                      B will be attending

    C am about to attend                  D would attend