Choose the one word or phrase  that best completes the sentences.
The building ______ the earthquake but then _______by a fire.
A.was survived - destroyed   
B.survived - was destroyed
C.survived - destroyed
D.was survived - was destroyed

I’m sorry _______ you that the flight is booked up.
A.tell
B.telling
C.to tell
D.for telling

Choose the answer that is nearest in meaning to the printed before it.
Those students should be punished for what they have done.
A.Those students should have done what they were punished for.
B.What those students have done will give them some punishment.
C.Those students can't get away with what they have done.
D.The things those students have done are kinds of punishment.

Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answer.
Going to party can be fun and enjoyable. If you are invited to a party, do call your host up early to inform him! her of whether you are going. If you want to bring someone who has not been invited along with you, you should ask for permission first. Remember to dress appropriately for the party. You will stick out like a sore thumb if you are dressed formally whereas everyone else is in T-shirt and jeans. If you are not sure what to wear, do ask your host.
During the party you may perhaps like to help your host by offering to serve drinks or wash the dishes. Your host would certainly appreciate these efforts. If you happen to be in a party you do not know anyone, do not try to monopolize the host's attention. This is inconsiderate since your host has many people to attend to and can not spend all his/ her time with you. Instead, learn to mingle with others at the party. You could try breaking the ice by introducing yourself to someone who is friendly-looking.
Before you leave the party, remember to thank your host first. If you have the time, you could even offer to help your host clean up the place.
What should you do if you are in a party?
A.Talk to your host as much as possible.
B.Move around and talk to other guests.
C.Try to break the ice up.
D.Just make friends with friendly-looking people.

Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
If you are invited to someone's house for dinner in the United States, you should bring a gift, such as a bunch of flowers or a box of chocolates. If you give your host a (26) _______ gift, he/she may open it in front of you. Opening a present in front of the gift-giver is considered polite. It shows that the host is excited about receiving the gift and wants to show his/her (27) ______ to you immediately. Even if the host doesn't like it, he/she will tell a "(28) _____ lie" and say how much they like the gift to prevent the guest from feeling bad. If your host asks you to arrive at a particular time, you should not arrive (29) _______ on time or earlier than the expected time, because this is considered to be potentially inconvenient and (30) _______ rude, as the host may not be ready.

A.however
B.never
C.therefore
D.consequently

Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
If you are invited to someone's house for dinner in the United States, you should bring a gift, such as a bunch of flowers or a box of chocolates. If you give your host a (26) _______ gift, he/she may open it in front of you. Opening a present in front of the gift-giver is considered polite. It shows that the host is excited about receiving the gift and wants to show his/her (27) ______ to you immediately. Even if the host doesn't like it, he/she will tell a "(28) _____ lie" and say how much they like the gift to prevent the guest from feeling bad. If your host asks you to arrive at a particular time, you should not arrive (29) _______ on time or earlier than the expected time, because this is considered to be potentially inconvenient and (30) _______ rude, as the host may not be ready.

A.unwanted
B.valuable
C.unpacked
D.wrapped

Choose the correct word or phrase that best completes the passage.
In the United States, volunteering is viewed as a good way to give children a sense of (41) ______ responsibility and to bring the family together. Volunteerism is extending  across the United States today because people are trying to put more emphasis on family (42) ______, and they are looking for ways to help young people have a feeling of hope and satisfaction. It is believed  that volunteering helps children discover their talents, develop their skills, and learn about (43) ______ and problem solving. (44) ______, family volunteering has some advantages it benefits the community that is served, it benefits the family for serving together, and it benefits each (45) ______ in the family. 

A.background                      
B.relationships 
C.togetherness 
D.connections

 ______ (31)
A.their
B.its
C.our
D.whose

Choose the best answer to complete the following questions
The submarine went down to a ............... of 200 metres.
A.deep
B.depth
C.deeply
D.deepen

Last night, I ______ (drive) home late because the traffic ______ (be) to bad.
A.drove / were
B.drives / were
C.drove / was
D.drive / was