CLOSEST  By the end of the storm, the hikers had depleted their emergency stores.

     A. lost                           B. greatly dropped        C. destroyed                 D. used almost all of

Laura and David are talking about the benefits of swimming.

- Laura: “I think swimming helps us exercise all our muscles.”

- David: “_______.”

     A. You can do it. Thanks anyway                      B. There is no doubt about it

     C. Not at all. You can make it                            D. Yes, swimming does, too

Helen and Mary are talking about Mary’s result at school.

- Helen: “Your parents must be proud of your result at school!”

-Mary: “_______.”

     A. Thanks. It’s certainly encouraging                B. I’m glad you like it

     C. Sorry to hear that                                           D. Of course

Their efforts were much __________ when they won 2 medals in bodybuilding and billiards.

     A. considered               B. required                    C. expended                  D. appreciated

Many young people have objected to _________ marriage, which is decided by the parents of the bride and groom.

     A. shared                      B. agreed                      C. sacrificed                  D. contractual

We needed some snow; so we _______ our minds to go abroad.

     A. set in                        B. made up                   C. turned out                 D. brought into

______ the table, Mr. Robert called the family for support.

     A. Being laid                B. Having laid              C. Have laid                  D. Having lying

The goal is to make higher education available to everyone who is will and capable ______ his financial situation.

     A. regardless of            B. owing to                   C. in terms of                D. with reference to

Never before ______ such a severe flood in this mountainous area.

     A. do I see                    B. I have seen               C. I had seen                 D. have I seen

: Peter has been studying for almost three years and he will have this degree and return to his country in ______ six months.

     A. others                       B. the other                   C. other                         D. another