1. ---- Do you mind if I smoke here, madam? ---- ________, sir.
A. Of course not. It’s not allowed here B. Great! I’d rather do that myself
C. I’d rather you didn’t, actually D. No, you can’t
2. Please keep us ________ of how things are going on.
A. told B. informed C. ignored D. announced
3. The reason ________ he hasn’t come is ________.
A. that; because he is ill B. that; because of his illness
C. why; for he is ill D. why; that he is ill