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as seeing D. had seen ( ) 12. — The old picture is very valuable. How did you find it? — I found it ___ when I was looking for a dictionary. A. by mistake B. by accident C. by the way D. by far ( ) 13. — Where is your hometown? — It ____ by the East Lake. It is very beautiful. A. lies B. lays C. stays D. keeps ( ) 14. — An accident happened on the main road near your home, right? — Yes. I was on the scene. Two people died and three___. A. were hurt B. was hurt C. have been hurt D. has been hurt ( ) 15. — When can I move into the flat I rent? — Tomorrow, but the rent must be paid___. A. in fact B. in all C. so far D. i n advance ( ) 16. — Joy, I can’t find my English book anywhere. — Sorry, I took it ___ just now. A. by accident B. by mistake C. by hand D. by chance ( ) 17. — Has your teacher changed his idea for the trip? — Yes. He___ to accept our plan for the piic on the weekend at last. A. was persuaded B. was advised C. was ordered D. was told ( ) 18. — Shall we go to the Science Museum for a visit tomorrow? — ___. A. Thank you B. It doesn’t matter C. Good idea D. It’s very kind of you