18. It was announced that only when the terrible disease was under control _______ to return to their homes.

A. the residents would decide B. would the residents decide

C. would the residents be decided D. the residents would be decided

19. The parents can’t explain _______ makes their children so fascinated with their teacher’s lessons.

A. that what it is B. what it is that C. what is it that D. that what is it

20. With the couple _______ in a nearby town, the house seems pretty empty most of the time.

A.work B.to work C.working D.worked

21. “Judging the voice, and not the appearance” makes the show---The Voice

of China _______from the numerous other reality shows in China.

A. stand out B. knock off C. take on D. get through

22.When Helen saw her tutor nod ________ to her, she calmed down and went on with her performance.

A. encouragingly B. amazingly C. interestingly D. astonishingly

23.―Why did you go to work by bus last week?

―My car broke down and ______.

A. repaired B. was repaired C. was repairing D. was being repaired

24. The basketball coach, as well as the players, _______ interviewed shortly after the match for their outstanding performance.

A. were B. are C. is D. Was

25. Don’t be angry with us. We _____with you together, but we were busy with our final reports when you called in.

A. would eat out B. must have eaten out

C. should eat out D. could have eaten out

26.— Will you see me off at the airport at ten tomorrow morning?

—Sorry, I ______a lecture then.

A. will be giving B. will give C. give D. have given

27. Doctors have said that as many as 50% of patients don’t take medicine _____.

A. like directed B. to be directed C. as directed D. so that directed

28.--- Don’t bother to buy me an air ticket. I’ve got one.

--- ______ Why didn’t you tell me earlier? I’ve got one, too.

A. Good luck! B. You have? C. It’s no surprise. D. Don’t mention it.

29.一Why did you give up the job in Australia?

一Because I don’t want to stay far away from my family. You know，my family means _______ to me.

A. nothing B. everything C. anything D. something

30.Traditionally, Chinese people _________ the Chinese characters Double Happiness and stick them onto walls or doors for weddings.

A. cut out B. cut off C. cut up D. cut down