Choose the best answer among a, b, c, or d.
They would ............ go by air than spend a week travelling by train.




A.always
B.rather
C.prefer
D.better

Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
It was so late that nothing could be done




A.It was too late for anything to be done.
B.It was too late for anything be done.
C.It was too late for anything to being done.
D.It was too late for anything being done.

She __________ her success to hard work.




A.described
B.devoted
C.blamed
D.ascribed

He _______us but he was short of money at the time.




A.could have helped
B.can help
C.might help
D.would help

Tom: “________ ” Mike: “I won’t say no!”




A.How are things with you, Mike?
B.What about playing badminton this afternoon?
C.Mike. do you know where the scissors are?
D.What’s your favourite, tea or coffee?

The pool should not be made so deep_____ small children can be safe there.




A.if
B.so as to
C.though
D.so that

______(7)




A.prolong
B.stretch
C.contact
D.reach

A.commercial
B.constructive
C.essential
D.national

A.superstar
B.harvest
C.particular
D.part

________(14)




A.could
B.can
C.cans
D.coulds