The president refuses to accept either of the four new proposals made by the contractors.
A.to accept
B.either
C.new proposals
D.made by

The word ‘some’ in paragraph 2 refers to_______.
A.young children
B.ages and tastes
C.birthday cards
D.card shops

Which of the following is NOT the usual greeting on a birthday card?
A.‘Many Happy Returns’
B.‘Good luck’
C.‘Happy Birthday’
D.‘Best Wishes for a Happy Birthday’

It can be inferred from the passage that________.
A.greetings cards are not very popular in Britain.
B.greetings cards are for children only
C.greetings cards are used on many different occasions
D.there are few choices of birthday cards

_________(51)
A.on
B.up
C.for
D.in

Nobody seemed to be interested in the news. It was greeted with a lack of _________.
A.enthusiastic
B.enthusiasm
C.enthusiastically
D.enthusiast

When a fire broke out in the Louvre, at least twenty _____ paintings were destroyed, including two by Picasso.
A.worthless
B.priceless
C.valueless
D.worthy

Tom: “ Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night.” Mary: “________”
A.I have nothing to tell you.
B.Oh. Poor me!
C.Never mind!
D.You was absent – minded.

He tried to _______ himself with everyone by paying them compliments.
A.ingratiate
B.gratify
C.please
D.commend

The villagers strongly recommend that a new school _____immediately.
A.must be built
B.is going to be built
C.will be built
D.be built