24. By the time Brown’s daughter graduates, _____ retired.

A. he’ll have     B. he      C. he’ll being     D. he has

146. Can you tell me where the Midland Hotel is? (DIRECT)
 

145. Money is of little value on a desert island. (COUNTS)

23. Steve _____ his chances of passing by spending too much time on the first question.

A threw away    B. threw in     C. threw off     D. threw out

140. The fridge is completely empty. (LEFT)

22. Today, the old couple has their family and friends ___ their golden wedding anniversary.

A. attend     B. to attend     C. attended     D. attending

139. Some people accept that a storm is inevitable. (RESIGNED)
 

138. She complains far too often for my liking. (FREQUENT)
 

137. He will not be put off by their comments. (DETER)
→Their comment 

136. This will be the orchestra’s first performance outside London.
→This will