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, / |