He had spent ____ time writing an essay on his childhood.
A.a few
B.a large number of
C.a great deal of
D.many

Despite all the interruptions, he ____ with his work.
A.pressed on
B.held on
C.stuck at
D.hung out

My father is getting old and forgetful. _______, he is experienced and helpful.
A.Be that as it may
B.Regardless
C.In as much as it is
D.Consequently

_________(42)
A.responsibility
B.share
C.need
D.refusal

______(44)
A.single
B.lonely
C.alone
D.dependent

Which animals do people think may be the cleverest?

A.Chimpanzees
B.Big apes
C.Mammals
D.Dolphins

What is TRUE about dolphins?
A.They can speak to one another.
B.Man can now talk to them.
C.They can teach man their language.
D.They understand simple languages.

Why is a third language necessary if man wants to talk to dolphins?
A.Man wants to talk to dolphins in secret.
B.Dolphins’ language is hard to learn.
C.Dolphins cannot hear man speaking.
D.Most men do not speak English.

In what way are dolphins friendly to man?
A.They often follow ships.
B.They often jump on ships.
C.They like interesting men.
D.They seem to like stories.

Music can suggest or express various kinds of reality by ____.
A.telling stories or minting pictures
B.stirring feelings and evoking moods
C.exploring and expressing reality
D.depicting nature and reality