8. It was found that he lacked of_______to pursue a difficult task to the very end
a.persuasion b.commitment c.engagement d.obligation
9._______I'd like to help you out,I'm afraid I just haven't got any spare money at the moment
a.Even b.Despite c.Much as d.Try as
10.Peter:"I've been awarded a scholaship to study in America." Kate:" Uh, really?_______"
a.Take care of yourself b.Congratulations c.You are always luckey d.Luckey as you are
11.To_________more knowledge, ou should read and travel a lot
a.heighten b.extend c.broaden d.lengthen
12.To go to USA, we need a visa________as passport
a.in addition b.together c.as well d.besides
13.How can they_________ out together what they have to do if they never discuss together
a.come b.find c.word d.make
14.I_________you that I had no intention of offending you
a.convince b.persuade c.guarantee d.assure
15.I insist________your telling me the truth
a.with b.of c.from d.on
Ex 4: Choose the word of phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the flowing questions
1. I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer
a.unplanned b.deliberate c.accidental d.unintentional
2.In remote communities. it's important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in
a.remake b.refill c.empty d.repeat
Ex5: Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the flowing questions
1. He didn't go to work this morning and stayed at home due to his serious headache
a.thanks to b.on account of c.in spite of d.in addition to
2.Did she get the better of you in the argument
a.try to beat b.gain a disadvantage over c.gain an advantage over d.try to be as good as