23、He’s very sensitive about being small, so don’t mention it. Which of the following has the same meaning as the word underlined.

       A．This material is sensitive to heat.

       B．When I need advice, he is a helpful and sensitive friend.

       C．A writer mustn’t be too sensitive to criticism.

       D．The Stock Exchange is sensitive to likely political changes.

22、       the weather, the sports meet will be held on time.

       A．Instead of            B．In relation to       C．Regardless of       D．In favor of

21、―How was your job interview?

―Oh, I couldn’t feel       . I hardly found proper answers to most of the questions they asked.

       A．better                  B．easier                  C．worse                 D．happier

20、Generally speaking,           according to the directions, the drug has no side effect.

       A．when taking         B．when taken          C．when to take        D．when to be taken

19、This book is said to be a special one, which        many events not found in other history books.

       A．writes                 B．covers                 C．prints                  D．reads

18、The murderer tried to run away from the prison but he       getting arrested by the police.

       A．ended up             B．broke up              C．started up            D．cut up

17、―Alice, you look puzzled. Have you understood it?

―Yes, I          another problem just now.

       A．have thought of    B．thought of           C．was thinking of    D．had thought of

16、            in an atmosphere of affection is what people wish for.

       A．The orphans are educated                     B．The orphans’ being educated

       C．The orphans educating                         D．The orphans to be educated

15、―I’m sorry. I’ve left my credit card home. And I don’t have enough cash for the meal.

 ―Don’t worry.           .

       A．I’ll invite you                                       B．It’s my pleasure to pay you

       C．It’s my treat                                        D．It’s at your expense

14、A number of cases will be discussed by the students       beginners of English fail to use the language properly.

       A．which                 B．as                       C．why                    D．where