The child was told to _____ for being rude to his uncle.
A.excuse
B.forgive
C.apologize
D.confess

Mai: “Wow, I’ve never seen such a nice cell phone,Nam” - Nam: “_____”.
A.Oh, I don’t know.
B.Thank you. I’m glad you like it.
C.You’re welcome.
D.I agree with you.

"_____ anyone ring while I’m away, please take a message."
A.Will
B.May
C.Should
D.Would

______ stamps, my brother collects coins.
A.Except
B.Besides
C.Near
D.Beside

There were some rainy days, but it was a nice holiday ______.
A.by no means
B.by all means
C.in particular
D.in general

The word attained in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _____.
A.attempted
B.lost
C.changed
D.reached

According to the passage, hydrogen can become a metallic-like liquid when it is _____.
A.extremely hot
B.combined with helium
C.similar atmospheres
D.metallic cores

According to the passage, some scientists believe Jupiter and Earth are similar in that they both have _____.
A.solid surfaces
B.similar masses
C.similar atmospheres
D.metallic cores

It can be inferred from the passage that the appearance of alternating bands circling Jupiter is caused by _____.
A.the Great Red Spot
B.heat from the Sun
C.the planet’s fast rotation
D.Storms from the planet’s Southern Hemisphere

That pipe ______ for ages - we must get it mended.
A.has been leaking
B.is leaking
C.had been leaking
D.leaks