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There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.
51. __ I love you, I should never consider marrying you.
A. Whether
B. Also
C. However
D. Much as
52. I wish I hadn't been so busy this morning, otherwise I __ you with the cleaning.
A. will have helped
B. should help
C. could have helped
D. could help
53. I'd rather you __ make any comments on the issue for the time being.
A. don't
B. wouldn't
C. didn't
D. shouldn't
54. Just as there are occupations that require college or even higher degrees, so too are there occupations __ technical training is necessary.
A. for which
B. in which
C. to which
D. at which
55. She sat on the bench in the park, her chin __ in her hand.
A. was cupped
B. cupped
C. cupping
D. to be cupped
56. I __ advise you not to do that again in the future.
A. dare
B. would
C. should
D. need
57. The atmosphere is as much a part of the earth as __ its soil and the water of its lakes, rivers and oceans.
A. are
B. is
C. do
D. has
58. If negotiations for the new trade agreements take __, critical food shortages will develop in several countries.
A. too much longer
B. much long too
C. too many longer
D. much too long
59. Doing your homework is a sure way to improve your test scores, and this is especially true__ comes to classroom tests.
A. when
B. since
C. before
D. after
60. I recommend that the planning __ until all the materials have been supplied.
A. is not started
B. will not be started
C. not be started
D. is not to be started