The word “set ” in the second paragraph could best be replaced by ____  .
A.fixed
B.changed
C.stable
D.formed

According to the passage, young children learn languages quickly for all of the following reasons EXCEPT ____.
A.they make many mistakes
B.they want to talk
C.their approach is flexible   
D.they frequently repeat words

The word “cap” in the first paragraph is closet in meaning  to _____.
A.prize 
B.limit
C.covering
D.level

From the passage, it can be inferred that “phonology" is the study of ____.
A.the grammar of a language
B.the rules of a language
C.the vocabulary of a language
D.the sound system of a language

In order to enjoy fine wine, one should drink it slowly- a little at a time.
A.sniff it
B.spill it
C.sip it
D.stir it

They have sent Bob to ____ prison for hitting ____ policeman on ____ head. I will go to____ prison tomorrow to bring him some clothes.
A.a/a/his/the
B.Ø/a/the/the
C.Ø/a/his/Ø
D.the/the/Ø/the

The success of the party was mainly due to the presence of several ____.
A.celebrations
B.celebrities
C.celebrated
D.celebrates

She listened so attentively that not a word ____.
A.she had missed
B.she missed
C.she didn’t miss
D.did she miss

____, we tried our best to complete it.
A.Difficult as the homework was 
B.Thanks to the difficult homework 
C.As though the homework was difficult 
D.Despite the homework was difficult

A.knowledge
B.flower
C.shower
D.coward