In line 5, the word “nominal” is closet in meaning to _____.
A.so-called
B.minimal
C.exorbitant
D.inflated

In line 13, the phrase “this outlook” refers to _____.
A.the number of operating nuclear plants
B.the expectation for increase in the number of nuclear plants
C.the possibility of generating electricity at nuclear installations
D.the forecast for the capacity of the nuclear plants

Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Nobody’s got to stay late this evening, _________________ ?
A.is it
B.have they
C.isn’t it
D.don’t they

Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
_______you, I’d think twice about that decision. It could be a bad move.
A.Were I
B.Should I be
C.If I am
D.If I had been

Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
We got on well when we shared a flat,_______
A.in spite of the different in our old
B.although the difference in our age
C.in spite that fact that I was much older than her
D.despite her being much older than me

Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
the temperature, water turns into steam.
A.Higher / faster the
B.The higher / the faster
C.The more higher / the faster
D.The higher / the fast

Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
It turned out that I ______ have bought Frank a present after all.
A.oughtn't
B.mustn't
C.needn't
D.mightn't

Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
_____, the Americans are more concerned with physical attractiveness.
A.Although choosing a wife or a husband
B.When choosing a wife or a husband
C.However a wife or a husband chooses
D.Having chosen a wife or a husband

Tom had to dip into his savings account to pay for his holiday in Sydney with his girl friend.
A.increase
B.take money from
C.put money into
D.invest money

My little daughter would spend an inordinate amount of time in the shop, deciding exactly which 4 comics she was going to buy.
A.excessive
B.limited
C.required
D.abundant