10. I’ve tried very hard to improve my English. But by no means ___________ with my progress.(2006,　重庆)

A. the teacher is not satisfied B. is the teacher not satisfied

C. the teacher is satisfied D. is the teacher satisfied

11. _____ the publishing house will publish the book consists ____ the quality of the book.

A. Whether, of B. If, in C. Whether , in D. If , of

12. This is a word which even some native speakers of English find _____.

A. confuse B. to confuse C. confused D. confusing

13. In order to change attitudes _____ employing women, the government is bringing ______ new laws.

A. about , in B. towards , in C. of, about D. on , on

14. The flowers _____ sweet in the garden attract the visitors to the beauty of nature.

A. to smell B. smelling C. smelt D. to be smelt

15.A story goes ______his ancestors grew rich on the hard work of the slaves.

A. when B. where C. what D. that

16.Comparison may make something appear more beautiful than it is when_____ alone.

A. to see B. seeing C. is seen D. seen

17. It was said that other possibilities _____at the meeting yesterday.

A. were never paid attention B. were never paying attention to

C. never paid attention to D. were never paid attention to