III. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. (5 pts)
1. Don’t read in bed, _______ you’ll harm your eyes.
A. or B. and C. but D. so
2. This summer Lan _______ three volunteer activities.
A. participates in B. participated in C. participating in D. has participated in
3. This painting is prettier, but it costs _______ the other one.
A. so much as B. twice as much C. as many as D. twice as many
4. We all enjoyed the play so much that we _______ for ten minutes.
A. smiled B. screamed C. applauded D. cried
5.There are two churches in the town and _______ of them are extremely old.
A. each B. all C. most D. both
6. “Could you look after my baby while I’m away?” “_______.”
A. With pleasure B. It’s doesn’t matter C. That’s all right D. Thank you

7. The news on TV last night _______ very good.
A. has been B. was C. were D. be
8. The Sea games _______ every two years.
A. were held B. holds C. is held D. are held
9. The village seemed strange to me _______ I’d been there several times.
A. however B. although C. in spite of D. despite
10. You can use a jet pack to _______ anywhere easily.
A. drive B. sail C. ride D. fly