II.Multiple choices:
8. I wish you ............. stop interrupting me whenever I speak.
a. will b. would c. did d. might
9. After a terrible argument with her boss, she handed in her .......... .
a. reservation b. reputation c. resignation d. responsibility
10. The police are looking for a man of ......... height.
a. medium b. extra c. tall d. special
11. There was nothing special about his clothes ........... from his flowery tie.
a. but b. except c. other d. apart
12. You can use my bicycle .......... you bring it back tomorrow.
a. as long as b. although c. nevertheless d. in spite of
13. I must take this watch to be repaired; it .......... over 20 minutes a day.
a. increases b. progresses c. accelerates d. gains
14. Don’t throw the potato ........ away! It’s very nutritious.
a. core b. peel c. shell d. skin