Tony’s English is much better than it was.
A.Tony speaks English better now than he did before.
B.Tony has started to learn English but doesn’t speak it well
C.Tony has always spoken good English.
D.Tony’s English was much better than it is now

The word “it” refers to _______.
A.farce
B.balloon
C.the “Yellow Kid”
D.dialogue

The passage suggests that comic strips were popular for which of the following reasons?
A.Readers could identify with the characters.
B.They were about real-life situations.
C.They provided a break from serious news stories.
D.Readers enjoyed the unusual drawings.

I travel by bus only when I have no alternative.
A.Travelling by bus is my only alternative.
B.It’s my only alternative to travel by bus.
C.I resort to travel by bus only when I have no alternative.
D.I travel by bus only as a last resort.

My job is so __________ that I don't think I'll be able to take a summer break.
A.persisting
B.demanding
C.tough
D.hard

In the 18th century, workers liked wearing jean cloth because it was strong and did not_____ easily.
A.wear off
B.wear out
C.wear on
D.wear down

I often get up early in the morning.
A.I am used to getting up early in the morning.
B.I am used to get up early in the morning.
C.I used to get up early in the morning.
D.I used to getting up early in the morning.

She is learning English because she wants to get a better job.
A.She is learning English so that she gets a better job.
B.She is learning English so as she gets a better job.
C.She is learning English in order she can get a better job.
D.She is learning English so that she will be able to get a better job.

The United ____________ the Shelfield in the football game yesterday.
A.gained
B.beat
C.won
D.earned

He advised me to take an English course. I _________ it early.
A.may take
B.should take
C.will have taken
D.should have taken