II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.
This is the latest attempt to find a peaceful solution _____ the troubles in this area.
A.of B. to C. for D. about
As a result of destroying the forests, _____ of desert _____ covered the land.
A.a large number; has | B.large quantities; has |
C.a large quantity; has | D.a great deal; have |
It is very important that you _______ for this examination.
A.get yourself prepared | B.must get yourself preparing |
C.should get yourself prepare | D.could get yourself prepared |
If we continue to destroy and waste the natural resources like this, we will ______it sooner or later.
A.run out | B. run out of | C.use up | D.lack of |
---The sun is shining today. I am hot and _______ go swimming.
--- It’s the same with me.
A.feel like | B.would rather | C.would like to | D.prefer |
---Tom called me up telling me he would not take part in the match.
--- _______is a pity _______ he could not join us.
A.What, that | B.It, that | C.That, which | D.As, / |