24. Thanks to our continuous attempt, the year-end brochure will be __________ for publication in late November. A. ready B. willing C. capable D. agile

23. In the 19th century, a group of archeologist explored an ancient castle in West Austria and found lots of precious pottery utensils _______50 meters. A. in the depth of B. at the deep of C. at the depth of D. in the deep of

22. The name of Barnard star derives _______ the name of Edward Emerson Barnard, the American astronomer who discovered it. A. after B. from C. towards D. of

21. His mother encouraged him to take up some sports and do exercise regularly in order to stay in_________. A. shadow B. shape C. shield D. shell

20. Had it not been for its cautiously prepared performance, the play could not have ________ most of the audience to tears. A. moved B. given B. brought D. travelled

19. She did agree to lend him some money; nevertheless, after being told that he was a blackleg, she ________ a second thought. A. transferred B. changed C. made D. gave

18. He’s praised for possessing a distinctive _______style which was plain and factual, without witticisms or flourishes. A. literature B. literal C. literary D. literally

17. The influence of the last _______ 12 storm on the central region is so disruptive that the local authority had to spend months to surmount the consequence. A. power B. energy C. force D. velocity

16. If traipsing around shops does not ________ to you, perhaps using a catalogue will do. A. appear B. attract C. access D. appeal

15. Regardless of family background, we always think of each other _______ true friends. A. as B. like C. same D. similar