18. It will take a long time ______ a new town and its people. A. to get to knowing B. to get to know C. to be getting known D. to have got knowing ...

5. In the of proof , the police could not take action against the man . A. lack B. shortage C. absence D. failure ...

19. Psychologists say that___ our emotions will make us feel better and there is nothing to be ashamed of. A. relieving B. relaxing C. releasing D. removing ...

4. The girl seems to have a _____ for drawing. A. skill B. talent C. authority D. expert ...

25. At the age of twenty Steve left his hometown, _____ to return without making his mark. A. determining not B. not determined C. determined not D. not determining ...

17. The teacher was surprised that he even gave a long _____ of excuses for his absence. A. bunch B. thread C. line D. string ...

4. Even if they are on sale, these refrigerators are equal in price to, if not more expensive than, ___ at the other store. A. anyone B. the others C. that D. the ones ...

14. He played a _____ role in the film.We are all impressed by his wonderful performance A. lead B. led C. leading D. to lead ...

24. A:Is this Mr. White’s office, Linda? B:Yes, Mr. Taylor. He’s waiting for us.____. A. Of course B. After you C. This way ,please D. Make yourself at home ...

13. Three _____ studies in three different countries all arrived at the same conclusion. A. indifferent B. independent C. indigent D. indigenous ...