高中英语单选 请详细解析每一题的知识点

高中英语单选 请详细解析每一题的知识点
27.Anyone with half an eye on the unemployment figures knew that claims about economic recovery _____ just around the corner were untrue.
A.would be B.to be C.taking D.being
28.They found ____ that the goddess turned out to be a very modern-looking woman.
A.surprisingly B.with surprise
C.to their surprise D.surprising
31.______ French President Nicolas Sarkozy _____ with the * Lama has seriously harmed China's ties with France and Europe.
A.When,met B.That,should have met
C.That,could have met D.What,has met
32.His earnings are only half the amount ______,but he feels that his rise in status is well worth the loss of money.
A.as they used to B.what they used to be
C.they used to be D.of they used to be
35.--- Say,Shirley,will you come with me to the party on Saturday?
--- ______,Andy,but I promised Tina I’d go with her.
A.Take it easy B.Forget it C.Thanks D.My pleasure