______the telephone number several times, but he couldn’t learn it by heart.A Having been told B. He had been told . C. Although he had been told. D. Having told
--Did Mary come to your birthday party? --No. I __________ her, but she was away on business.
All the preparations_____, we're ready to start.
--Do you know when the Chinese custom_________ from? --It's hard to say. But its characteristics__________ the Tang Period.
--You went late the stadium yesterday evening, didn't you? --Yes, my wife was a little late _________ the supper.
After you have used the dictionary, please just put it back ______it belongs.