She _____ trying to pass her driving test but fails every time

1. She _____trying to pass her driving test but fails every time.  

A. kept B. is keeping C. had kept D. keeps  

2. I _____ complete silence now while I am trying this experiment.  

A. am wanting B. want C. did want D. have wanted  

3. The students ___________ by Mrs. Monty. However, this week they _____ by Mr. Tanzer.  A. are usually taught / are being taught B. usually teach / are teaching  C. have usually been taught / have been teaching D. were usually teaching / are teaching  

4. My mother always the first _____ up and the last _____ to bed.  

A. getting / going B. to get / going C. getting / to go D. to get / to go  

5. Alex is busy_____ for his exams.  

A. to study B. studied C. studying D. studies  

6. One of Vietnamese traditions is a belief in _____ families and in preserving their cultures.  A. wealthy B. secure C. safe D. close-knit  

7. You should not burn _____. You had better dig a hole and bury it.  

A. dishes B. lab C. garbage D. shift  

8. With greatly increased workloads, everyone is _______ pressure now.  

A. under B. above C. upon D. out of  

9. What are the _______ of that country? - I think it is some kinds of cheese and sauces.
  A. drinks B. beverages C. grains D. special dishes