“It’s a surprising gift. Thank you very much, Mary.” said Mr Pike.

     A. Mr Pike promised to give Mary a surprising gift.

     B. Mr Pike congratulated Mary on a surprising gift.

     C. Mr Pike thanked Mary though he did not really like gift.

     D. Mr Pike thanked Mary for the surprising gift.

He started to study at 2 o’clock. He is still studying now.

     A. He has been studying since 2 o’clock.

     B. He has been studying for 2 hours.

     C. He was studying since 2 o’clock.

     D. He usually studies for 2 hours.

Due to the fact that the demand for tea was very high in the 19th century, its price increased much.

     A. It was not until the 19th century that the demand for tea started to increase.

     B. In the 19th century the price for tea didn’t increase despite the demand.

     C. The demand for tea was so high in the 19th century that its price increased much.

     D. It was its price that decreased the demand for tea in the 19th century.

 OPPOSITE Doctors have criticized the government for failing to invest enough in the health service.

     A. praised                     B. blamed                     C. accused                     D. commented

OPPOSITE  After her husband's tragic accident, she took up his position at the university.

     A. incredible                 B. boring                       C. mysterious                D. comic

Domestic chores will no longer be a burden thanks to the inventions of laborsaving devices.

     A. Official                    B. Household                C. Foreign                     D. Schooling

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