8. It’s his habit to ___________ the newspaper before work.

7. He always __________ late at the meeting.

6. He will keep his promise ___________.

5. After typhoon, we can see houses _________ everywhere.

4. John is so casual that he throws things ___________.

3. If you have any question, ask the assistants ___________.

2. What you said was ________ since he didn’t listen to you.

in vain　 wipe out　 come up　　 at　 random　 go through,　 equip　 with

　stop sth in its tracks　 at any rate　 at all costs　 straight away　

1.　　　 The government succeeded in __________ the epidemic _____________.

20. The visiting Minister expressed his satisfaction with the talks, ________ that ha had enjoyed his stay here.

A. having added　 B. to add　　　　　 C. adding　　　　 D. added

Suggested answers:

1---5 B B C D A　 6---10 B C B B A　 11---15 D A C A D　 16---20 A D C D C

19. _________ that there was an accident ahead, the bus driver changed course.

A. Warning　　 B. Having warned　　 C. To be warned　 D. Having been warned