15. "The man preparing the documents is the firm's lawyer" has all the following possible meanings EXCEPT
A. the man who has prepared the documents...
B. the man who has been preparing the documents...
C. the man who is preparing the documents...
D. the man who willprepare the documents...
16. During the TV interview, the singer announced that he was going to _____ his new album soon.
A. release
B. renew
C. relieve
D. rehearse
17. Afterworking for the firm for ten years, he finally _____ the rank of deputy director.
A. achieved
B. approached
C. attained
D. acquired
18. Winter is the _____ season at most hotels in this seaside town, because very few tourists come to stay.
A. slow
B. slack
C. low
D. quiet