14.Mary went to the box office at lunch time,but all the tickets ________ out.
A.would sell B.had been sold
C.have sold D.was selling
答案 B [玛丽去售票处是一个过去的动作,而票全部售完发生在玛丽去售票处之前,因此是“过去的过去”,故用过去完成时。]
15.—Is Peter there?
—________,please.I'll see if I can find him for you.
A.Hold up B.Hold on
C.Hold out D.Hold off
答案 B [hold on意为“不要挂断,请等一会儿”,符合句意,其余选项均不是打电话时的用语。]