_______ learning a foreign language, John is smarter than Tim although they are twins.




A.As far as
B.Instead of
C.In terms of
D.Comparing

I don't really _______ winter sports very much.




A.deal with
B.face up to
C.go in for
D.get round to

"Have you read that book that just came out about UFOs?" - "_______"




A.Sure, of course.
B.Oh, I guess I did.
C.Yeah, what a waste of time!
D.I haven't either.

I do not understand what these results _______.




A.significance
B.signify
C.significantly
D.significant

How did many workers on the top floor manage to escape?




A.On the fire escape
B.On the elevator
C.On ladders
D.On ropes

Fiber is important element in nutrition, and it aids in protecting the digestive tract as well .




A.is important
B.in
C.in protecting
D.as well

The word "crops up" in line 29 is closest in meaning to ________.




A.bite the top off
B.bear a crop
C.appear unexpectedly
D.cut short

You are obliged to refund my money, otherwise I'll take legal action.




A.If you are to refund my money, I'll take you to court.
B.Unless you refund my money, I'll take legal action.
C.Unless you refund my money, I'll not take legal action.
D.If you pay me the money, or I'll take you to court.

Jane: "I got soaked in the rain" Mary:" _______ "




A.Why don't you have an umbrella?
B.I don't think so
C.It serves you right I told you to take along an umbrella
D.It's awful

Woman: - "I should tell them they need more decorations". Man: - "They never listen to anyone, so ________"




A.save your breath
B.please say something
C.make some suggestions
D.listen to the others