Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete each of the sentences from 21 to 39.
All the cereal grains ______ grow on the prairies and plains of the United States.
A.but for rice
B.excepting rice
C.but rice
D.except the rice

Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete each of the sentences from 21 to 39.
He was ______ when I had those problems and said whatever I did he would stand by me.
A.exciting
B.supportive
C.busy
D.dull

Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete each of the sentences from 21 to 39.
“Sorry, I was late again this morning.” – “______.”
A.Yes, I know
B.Well, don’t let it happen again
C.It’s OK
D.No problem

Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete each of the sentences from 21 to 39.
Where’s that ______ dress that your grandma gave you?
A.long pink silk lovely
B.pink long lovely silk
C.lovely long pink silk
D.lovely pink long silk

Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete each of the sentences from 21 to 39.
We can’t even walk in the storm. Let’s wait in the hallway where we’ll be ______ the strong winds until things quiet down.
A.protecting from
B.protected from
C.protected by
D.protecting by

Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete each of the sentences from 21 to 39.
We are ______ no obligation to change goods which were not purchased here.
A.to
B.at
C.with
D.under

Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete each of the sentences from 21 to 39.
Considering how little they’ve got in common, it’s surprising how well they ______ together.
A.get through
B.get on
C.get down
D.get up

Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks from 1 to 10. 
Education is more important today than ever before. It helps people acquire the skills they need for such everyday (1) ______ as reading a newspaper or managing their money. It also gives them the specialized training they may need to (2) ______ for a job or career. For example, a person must meet certain educational requirements and obtain a (3) ______ or certificate before he can practice law or medicine. Many fields, such as computer operation (4) ______ police work, require satisfactory completion of special training courses. Education is also important (5) ______ it helps people get more out of life. It increases their knowledge and understanding of the world. It helps them (6) ______ the skills that make life more interesting and enjoyable, such as the skills (7) ______ to participate in a sport, paint a picture, or play a musical instrument. Such education becomes (8) ______ important as people gain more and more leisure time. Education also helps people adjust to change. This habit has become (9) ______ because social changes today take place with increasing speed and affect the lives of more and more people. Education can help a person understand these changes and provide him (10) ______ the skills for adjusting to them.
(3)
A.paper
B.license
C.diploma
D.card

Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks from 1 to 10. 
Education is more important today than ever before. It helps people acquire the skills they need for such everyday (1) ______ as reading a newspaper or managing their money. It also gives them the specialized training they may need to (2) ______ for a job or career. For example, a person must meet certain educational requirements and obtain a (3) ______ or certificate before he can practice law or medicine. Many fields, such as computer operation (4) ______ police work, require satisfactory completion of special training courses. Education is also important (5) ______ it helps people get more out of life. It increases their knowledge and understanding of the world. It helps them (6) ______ the skills that make life more interesting and enjoyable, such as the skills (7) ______ to participate in a sport, paint a picture, or play a musical instrument. Such education becomes (8) ______ important as people gain more and more leisure time. Education also helps people adjust to change. This habit has become (9) ______ because social changes today take place with increasing speed and affect the lives of more and more people. Education can help a person understand these changes and provide him (10) ______ the skills for adjusting to them.
(2)
A.work
B.make
C.prepare
D.do

Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks from 1 to 10. 
Education is more important today than ever before. It helps people acquire the skills they need for such everyday (1) ______ as reading a newspaper or managing their money. It also gives them the specialized training they may need to (2) ______ for a job or career. For example, a person must meet certain educational requirements and obtain a (3) ______ or certificate before he can practice law or medicine. Many fields, such as computer operation (4) ______ police work, require satisfactory completion of special training courses. Education is also important (5) ______ it helps people get more out of life. It increases their knowledge and understanding of the world. It helps them (6) ______ the skills that make life more interesting and enjoyable, such as the skills (7) ______ to participate in a sport, paint a picture, or play a musical instrument. Such education becomes (8) ______ important as people gain more and more leisure time. Education also helps people adjust to change. This habit has become (9) ______ because social changes today take place with increasing speed and affect the lives of more and more people. Education can help a person understand these changes and provide him (10) ______ the skills for adjusting to them.
(1)
A.actions
B. jobs
C. works
D.activities