Dr. Evans has _________ a valuable contribution to the life of the school.
A.done
B.created
C.caused
D.made

You may borrow as many books as you like, provided you show them to ___ is at the desk.
A.whoever
B.who
C.whom
D.which

“I’m very sorry for what happened but you will just have to accept the truth.” Laura said to her friend.
A.Laura took the responsibility for what had happened.
B.Laura didn’t mean to tell the truth.
C.Laura apologized to her friend for what had happened.
D.Laura consoled her friend.

I have seen all of her films but one.
A.I have seen only one film of hers.
B.I have seen one of her films.
C.There is only one film of hers that I have not seen.
D.I have finished seeing even one film of hers.

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