17、--- I’m sure Andrew will win the first prize in the final.

--- I think so. He ___________ for it for months

A. is preparing  B. was preparing   

C. had been preparing    D. has been preparing

16、 __________ you eat the correct foods ___________ be able to keep fit and stay healthy.

   A. Only if; will you          B. Only if; you will

   C. Unless; will you          D. Unless; you will

15、--- I’m still working on my project.

--- Oh, you’ll miss the deadline. Time is ____________.

   A. running out   B. going out C. giving out   D. losing out

14、It is __________ to spend money on preventing illnesses by promoting healthy living rather than spending on trying to make people ___________ after they are ill.

A. good … good    B. well … better     C. better … better  D. better … good

13、--- They are quiet, aren’t they?

--- Yes. They are accustomed ____________ at meals.

A. to talk B. to not talk   C. to talking    D. to not talking

12、--- Why do you suggest we buy a new machine?

--- Because the old one has been damaged ___________.

   A. beyond reach  B. beyond repair C. beyond control   D. beyond description

11、--- Why do you suggest we buy a new machine?

--- Because the old one has been damaged ___________.

   A. beyond reach  B. beyond repair C. beyond control   D. beyond description

10、It is often said that the joy of traveling is __________ in arriving at your destination ___________ in the journey itself.

A. / … but      B. / … or C. not … or    D. not … but

9、It is often said that the joy of traveling is __________ in arriving at your destination ___________ in the journey itself.

A. / … but      B. / … or C. not … or    D. not … but

8、--- It shouldn’t take long to clear up after the party if we all volunteer to help.

--- That’s right. _____________.

   A. Many hands make light work     B. Something is better than nothing

   C. The more, the merrier D. The sooner begin, the sooner done