I. Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. (10 pts)
1. When she heard the bad news, she _____ out crying.
A. broke B. burst C. set D. got
2. We need a lot more action and a lot _____ talk.
A. few B. fewer C. little D. less
3. Let's go on a picnic this weekend, _____ we?
A. will B. do C. shall D. must
4. Please do not talk _____ the band is playing.
A during B while C otherwise D that
5. “Which umbrella do you want, the red one or the blue one?” “Well, _____. I don’t want any.”
A. None B. Neither C. Anyone D. No one
6. This report contains _____ important information about water pollution.
A. many B. another C. an D. a lot of
7. There is a very beautiful _____ of the valley from the top of the mountain.
A. view B. scenery C. vision D. appearance
8. When in Rome do _____ the Romans do.
A. like B. as C. same D. the same
9. Is it all right if I pay _____ cheque?
A. by B. in C. on D. from
10. Why don't you do something _____ of just complaining?
A. but B. except C. apart D. instead
11. Fortunately, nobody was _____ in the accident.
A. damaged B. injured C. wounded D. broken 1
2. We should always do our best to get along _____ other people.
A. about B. with C. into D. to
13. The living cost is very _____ these days
. A. big B. expensive C. increased D. high
14. Your car is _____ more expensive than mine.
A. many B. much C. far D. B & C are correct
15. I have been looking for this book for months, and _____ I have found it.
A. at last B. in time C. at the end D. lastly
16. She won't lend it to you unless you _____ to return it on time.
A. ought to B. promise C. have D. would like
17. My dog as well as my cats _____ twice a day.
A. eat B. eats C. has eaten D. have eaten
18. I _____ whether there is anyone watching me.
A. am sure B. think C. doubt D. believe
19. After a lot of difficulty, he _____ to open the door.
A. managed B. succeeded C. obtained D. realized
20. Her parents were very _____ because she was out so late at night.
A. responsible B. sorry C. worried D. overcome
