b. absence c. lack d. shortage → a 22. Peter said that he his homework since 6 o'clock. a. had done b. did c. has done d. was doing → a 23. Alfred apologized for his mistake, saying he did not any offence. a. suppose b. intend c. consider d. propose → b 24. How many times this film so far? - A few times. a. have you seen b. did you see c. were you seeing d. had you seen → a 25. She tried to two dogs fighting with her umbrella. a. share b. break c. separate d. open → c 26. He said that he tonight. a. comes b. would come c. will come d. can come → b 27. What about a glass of orange juice to your thirst? a. quash b. quell c. quench d. quieten → c 28. ………………. young, Eugene O’Neill traveled with his father’s theatrical company, and the stage was an important part of his life. a. When was he b. He was c. Was he d. When he was → d 29. We have been considering plans for a tunnel between England and France a. for all time b. for some time c. some time ago d. at times → b 30. They have to start early they won't be late. a. so that b. that c. because d. although → a 31. My manager has always had a reputation hard. a. in working b. for working c. to work d. about working → b 32. Doctors are using laser beam bones in ear surgery. a. remove b. removing c. to remove of d. to remove → d 33. Don’t forget to let me know you’ve arrived safely, ? a. will you b. do you c. won’t you d. haven’t you → a 34. A good of English will help you find a job more easily. a. expectation b. knowledge c. condition d. satisfaction → b 35. David was amazed to see me at the party by myself and wanted to know why Robert with me. a. wasn’t coming b. hasn’t come c. hadn’t come d. isn’t coming → c 36. A girl may or may not when she's introduced to a man. a. hesitate b. shake hands c. say hello d. say good day → b 37. He’s above …… height; about 1 meter 78 cm. a. medium b. normal c. usual d. average → d 38. By careful seeding, weather-makers can encourage two small clouds to merge into one big cloud ……………. produce a powerful thunderstorm. a. so b. these c. which d. and → d 39. The employer was very satisfied with his last business trip, which had been a success. a. complete b. whole c. full d. high → a 40. Some large cities have measures to minimize air pollution. a. stop b. avoid c. fight d. reduce → d 41. Farmers have an enormous amount of extra work to do at time. a. crop b. produce c. collection d. harvest → d 42. Jack quit school at fourteen. a. went to