The lawyer advised Tom to drop the ______, since he had little chance to win.

       A. affair  B. case           C. incident                  D. event

Fans crowded the street outside, ______ a look at their hero.

       A. waiting for B. waited for  C. to wait for  D. to be waiting for

How can you expect to make progress ______ you never listen in class?

       A. before B. until   C. though       D. when

–I’m losing my eyesight, I’m afraid.

  --To finish this book, you ______ in front of your computer too long.

       A. work  B. are working       C. have been working    D. worked

______ their house in London, they also have a villa in Spain.

       A. More than  B. Apart from C. As well as   D. In terms of

I want to buy Mother something ______ for her birthday, but I don’t know what she likes best.

       A. offered      B. devoted      C. intended     D. contributed

All the people around the world have the same simple dream ______ they will always live in peace and comfort.

       A. that    B. when  C. how    D. whether

Driving on the highway ______ be very dangerous, so you ______ be too careful.

       A. should; ought to       B. could; should     C. might; mustn’t D. can; can’t

Moira liked the way ______ her father always smiled at her when she was singing her favorite songs.

       A. how    B. which C. that     D. what

 Many companies would prefer to employ people who have gained ______ experience for the work.

       A. practical     B. suitable      C. admirable   D. actual