17. He’s got himself into a dangerous situation ____ he is likely to lose control over the plane.
A where
B which
C while
D why
18. In order to change attitudes ___ employing women, the government is bringing in new laws.
A about
B of
C towards
D on
19. The fact came up ____ specific speech sounds are recognized by babies as young as 6 months old.
A what
B which
C that
D whose
20. It is generally believed that teaching is ____ it is a science.
A an art much as
B much an art as
C as an art much as
D as much an art as
21. _____, I have to put it away and focus my attention on study this week.
A However the story is amusing
B No matter amusing the story is
C However amusing the story is
D No matter how the story is amusing
22. For the sake of her daughter’s health, she decided to move to a warm____.
A weather
B temperature
C season
D climate
23. Be careful when you cross this very busy street. If not, you may get ____ by a car.
A run out
B run over
C run away
D run after
24. ___, some famous scientists have the qualities of being both careful and careless.
A Strangely enough
B Enough strangely
C Strange enough
D Enough strange
25. Having a trip abroad is certainly good for the old couple, but it remains ____ whether they will enjoy it.
A to see
B to be seen
C seeing
D seen
26. ----You seem to show interest in cooking.
-----What? ____, I’m getting tired of it.
A On the contrary
B To the contrary
C On the other hand
D To the other hand
27. These wild flowers are so special that I would do ____ I can to save them.
A whatever
B that
C which
D whichever
28. Time will____ whether I made the right choice or not.
A see
B say
C tell
D know
29. Suddenly, a tall man driving a golden carriage ____ the girl and took her away, ____ into the woods.
A seizing; disappeared
B seized; disappeared
C seizing; disappearing
D seized; disappearing
30. It suddenly ____ me how we could improve the situation.
A occurred
B feared
C shook
D struck
31. Was it because he was ill ____ he asked for leave?
A so
B when
C why
D that
32. John likes Chinese food, but he ____ eating with chopsticks.
A is used to
B used to
C isn’t used to
D didn’t used to
33. FujianProvince lies ____ the east of China and Taiwan is ____ the east of Fujian.
A in; in
B to; in
C to; to
D in; to
34. For John this was the beginning of a new life, _____he thought he would never see,
A what
B that
C one
D it
35. We stayed for the night at the foot of the mountain and ____ to climb it the next morning.
A set about
B set off
C set up
D set out
36. We should do as much ad we can ____ our country better and more beautiful.
A make
B to make
C makes
D making
37. “To put of something” means “to _____”.
A look for it
B put it in place
C postpone it
D cancel it
38. _____, he’ll make a first-class tennis player,
A Giving time
B To give time
C Given time
D Being given time
39. ----Did you see her off the day before yesterday?
----No, but I wish I ____.
A were
B did
C had
D would
40. Some drivers always drive carelessly. There is some ____ danger while they are driving.
A painful
B potential
C probable
D primary
41. You have stayed at home for two days. It’s time you ____ for a walk.
A go out
B went out
C will go out
D would go out
42. Can you ____ the three mistakes in this paragraph?
A turn out
B bring out
C call out
D pick out
43. This is much ____ to the one I bought last week.
A worse
B lower
C inferior
D equal
44. _____ their country has plenty of oil, ours has none.
A While
B Where
C When
D Unless
45. There at the door stood a girl about the same height ____.
A as me
B as mine
C with mine
D with me