1. It was to New York
he went in the hope of finding work on one of the New York newspapers.
A. which B. where C. as D. that
2.
before, his first performance for the amateur dramatic group was a success.
A. Though having never acted B. As he had never acted
C. Despite he had never acted D. In spite of his never having acted
3. By the middle of the 21st century, the vast majority of the world's population
in cities rather than in the country.
A. are living B. will be living C. have lived D. will have lived
4. Mr. Milton prefers to resign
part in such dishonest business deals.
A. than take B. than to take
C. rather than take D. rather than to take
5. No one would have time to read or listen to an account of everything
going on in the world.
A. it is B. as is C. that is D. what is
6. There is a real possibility that these animals could be frightened,
a sudden loud noise.
A. being there B. should there be
C. there was D. there have been
7. Bit by bit, a child makes the necessary changes to make his language
A. as other people B. as other people's
C. like other people D. like other people's
8. Clothing made of plastic fibres has certain advantages over
made of natural fibres like cotton, wool, or silk.
A. one B. the one C. that D. what
9. The treasury issued an order stating that
land purchased from the government had to be paid for in gold and silver.
A. henceforth B. moreover C. whereby D. however
10. In some countries,
is called equality does not really mean equal rights for all people.