18. The _____ I know him, the _____ I admire his abilities.
| A．much; much | B．more; most | C．better; more | D．better; most |
I am _______ about what I say because careless remarks are likely to hurt others’ feelings.
| A．absurd | B．concerned | C．guilty | D．cautious |
They discussed the issue of the world’s climate in Durban, South Africa several times but could come to no ________.
| A．end | B．conclusion | C．result | D．judgment |
----Matthew said that he was very _______. How about Jack?
----He was satisfied with Matthew’s _______, and wanted the unpleasant business over.
| A．frightened; suggestion | B．sorry; offer |
| C．sorry; apology | D．pleased; request |
In the job interviews applicants often find themselves ______ unexpected questions, some very difficult to answer.
| A．asked | B．asking | C．to be asked | D．to ask |
----How is your new job going?
----Well, I’m learning a lot of new things, but I’d rather the director ______ me some feedback soon.
| A．give | B．will give | C．had given | D．gave |