________being tired, I went for a picnic with my family.





A.That
B.Since
C.Although
D.Despite

He started playing football for Manchester United six months ago.




A.He has been playing football for Manchester United for six months .
B.He has played football for Manchester United six months ago.
C.He has been playing football for Manchester United for six months ago.
D.He had been playing football for Manchester United for six months .

It doesn't cost much to run a solar power system.




A.A solar power system costs so much to run.
B.Running a solar power system costs nothing.
C.A solar power system is quite cheap to set up.
D.Running a solar power system is not costly.

Mr. Smith's new neighbors appear to be very friendly.




A.inapplicable
B.amicable
C.hostile
D.futile

The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied.




A.free
B.busy
C.relaxed
D.comfortable

A.compulsory
B.publication
C.statistical
D.objective

" Would you mind helping me with these heavy boxes?" _______




A." What a pity !"
B."Yes, I would"
C." Not at all. "
D."My Gosh!"

_________(22)




A.increased
B.enormous
C.extended
D.enlarged

The word “sluggish“ is closest in meaning to _______ .




A.nervous
B.confused
C.slow moving
D.very weak

She has been very _________during my illness.





A.supported
B.supporting
C.support
D.supportive