8: The earthworm is a worm _______in moist, warm soil in many geographical areas.

A. it is found                                    B. is found         C. and found it           D. which is found

9:  Our flight from Amsterdam to London was delayed ______the heavy fog.

A. as a result                                    B. on account                                   C. instead of                                     D. due to

10:  It is_______ to translate each lesson into your language.This is not a good way to study English.

A. productive                                   B. unproductive   C. producing   D. unproducing

11:  A good clock always keeps_______ time.

A. certain                                          B. accurate                                        C. true                                              D. serious

12:  It seems that the world record for this event is almost impossible to_______.

A. meet                                             B. compare                                       C. break                                            D. balance

13:  The soldier was punished for_______ to obey his commanding officer's order.

A. refusing                                       B. regretting                                      C. objecting                                      D. resisting

14:  It is believed that she'll be a billionaire by the time she_______ forty.

A. is                                                 B. was                                              C. will be                                          D. would be

15: Some of the passengers spoke to reporters about their_______ in the burning bus.

A. occasion           B. knowledge          C. event            D. experience

16:  _______the rise in unemployment, people still seem to be spending more.

A. Because of                                   B. Meanwhile                                   C. Despite                                         D. Although

17.- Passenger 1: “I think you've taken my bag by mistake.”

      -Passenger 2: “_______”

A. What a shame!                             B. Pardon?                                        C. I'm so sorry.                                D. Have I?

18:  Laura: “May I have something to drink, please?”      - Jane: “_______”

A. Yes, of course. Help yourself.     B. Of course you may.

C. Why do you have to ask?             D. You must help others too.