"Have I done something wrong?" " I wish you_______ more tactful; you're always offending people".




A.had been being
B.have been
C.were being
D.were

I've never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they're not really my_________.




A.piece of cake
B.sweets and candy
C.biscuit
D.cup of tea

Ann: "Does the global warming worry you?"
Mathew: " __________".




A.What a shame!
B.Oh, it's hotter and hotter
C.I can't bear to think about it.
D.I don't like hot weather.

It is _________ opportunity to see African wildlife in its natural environment.




A.an unique
B.a unique
C.the unique
D.unique

A.human
B.hairstyle
C.household
D.honest

The word "standard" is closest in meaning to _________.




A.practical
B.customary
C.possible
D.unusual

What is the main idea presented in paragraph 3?




A.The violin is probably the best known and most widely distributed musical instrument in the world.
B.The violin has been modified to fit its evolving musical functions.
C.The violin had reached the height of its popularity by the middle of the eighteenth century.
D.The technique of playing the violin has remained essentially the same since the 1600's.

He looked as if he _______ a million dollars.




A.is going to win
B.won
C.had won
D.wins

Her spending surpasses making, which is against her moral words that one should _______ provision for his old age.




A.take
B.prepare
C.make
D.have

I don’t think such ________ fine can prohibit the illegal trade in the country.




A.just
B.slightly
C.light
D.heavily