V. Choose the word, phrase or sentence (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence. (7.0 points)
21. ___________global solidarity, the world would not be better prepared for the Covid pandemic.
A. On account of B. Thanks to C. If not D. But for
22. ___________ the victory that even Smith’s fans could believe it.
A. Such surprising was B. So surprising is
C. So surprising was D. Surprising as
23. Martin has quite a good ___________ of foreign languages such as English, French... .
A. result B. command C. understanding D. knowledge
24. She has just bought ___________ painting from a private collector.
A. a French old interesting B. an old interesting French
C. an interesting old French D. a French interesting old
25. It took the director two hours ___________.
A. explaining us the new plan B. to explain us the new plan
C. explaining the new plan to us D. to explain the new plan to us
26. ___________ you don’t study harder, you won’t pass the examination.
A. Unless B. Although C. Despite D. If
27. It’s not worth ___________ her to change her mind. She will never listen to anybody.
A. to persuade B. persuading C. making D. to make
28. Tom wakes his parents up ___________ playing the guitar very softly.
A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. although
29. It is usually better not to___________ things, in case they are not returned.
A. lose B. offer C. borrow D. lend
30. Mr. Black: “What a lovely house you have!” ~ Mr. John: “___________.”
A. No problem B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in
C. Of course not, it’s not costly D. I think so
31. “Thank you for your help, Marry.” – “___________”
A. Wish you B. Never remind me
C. It’s my pleasure D. It’s very kind of you to say so