In 1908, the Irish explorer Earnest Shackleton was on the point of reaching the South Pole when he decided to turn back.
A.The Irish explorer Earnest Shackleton couldn’t see the point of reaching the South Pole in 1908, so he chose to go back.
B.In 1908, Earnest Shackleton, who was an explorer from Ireland, reached the South Pole just when he was deciding to return.
C.At the point when the Irish explorer Earnest Shackleton thought about turning around, he was on his way to the South Pole.
D.Earnest Shackleton, who was an Irish explorer, came close to the South Pole in 1908, but then he made up his mind to go back.

“All right, it’s true. I was nervous,” said the girl.
A.The girl admitted to have been nervous.
B.The girl decided that she had been nervous
C.The girl denied being nervous.
D.The girl admitted that she had been nervous.

I’d rather you did not park here.
A.Parking here is permitted.
B.I did not park here.
C.Would you mind not parking here?
D.I would like you to park here.

A.eradicate
B.independent
C.agricultural
D.optimistic

A.casual
B.prepare
C.prosperity
D.historical

___________(16)
A.stretches
B.lengthens
C.balances
D.lasts

___________(18)
A.keep on
B.keep out
C.keep from
D.drive away

___________(19)
A.who
B.which
C.whom
D.them

___________(21)
A.easily
B.difficultly
C.easier
D.quicker

___________(23)
A.tour guide
B.tourist business
C.tourist centre
D.tourist attraction