535.The news came as no surprise to me.I _______ for some time that the factory was going to shut down.
A.knew
B.had known
C.have known
D.know
536.Speaking with cab drivers,waitresses and even students every day _____ me feel more confident in English.
A.help
B.has helped
C.have been helping
D.have helped
535.答案是B;根据语境，得知消息先于消息传来之前。
536.答案是B;此处强调对现在的影响，已经自我感觉更好，更自信了。
