A professor of economy and history at our university developed a new theory of the relationship between historical events and financial crises.
A.conomy
B.developed
C.between
D.financial crises

The president refuses to accept either of the four new proposals made by the contractors.
A.to accept
B.either
C.new proposals
D.made by

The word ‘some’ in paragraph 2 refers to_______.
A.young children
B.ages and tastes
C.birthday cards
D.card shops

Which of the following is NOT the usual greeting on a birthday card?
A.‘Many Happy Returns’
B.‘Good luck’
C.‘Happy Birthday’
D.‘Best Wishes for a Happy Birthday’

It can be inferred from the passage that________.
A.greetings cards are not very popular in Britain.
B.greetings cards are for children only
C.greetings cards are used on many different occasions
D.there are few choices of birthday cards

_________(51)
A.on
B.up
C.for
D.in

Nobody seemed to be interested in the news. It was greeted with a lack of _________.
A.enthusiastic
B.enthusiasm
C.enthusiastically
D.enthusiast

When a fire broke out in the Louvre, at least twenty _____ paintings were destroyed, including two by Picasso.
A.worthless
B.priceless
C.valueless
D.worthy

Tom: “ Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night.” Mary: “________”
A.I have nothing to tell you.
B.Oh. Poor me!
C.Never mind!
D.You was absent – minded.

He tried to _______ himself with everyone by paying them compliments.
A.ingratiate
B.gratify
C.please
D.commend