The boss ____ him to the post of section manager because of his ability and experience.

A.paid B. raised C. rose D. promoted

He is old enough to travel ____. After all, he is already 18 years old.

A.on his own B. of himself C. of his own D. at the moment

 Prices ____ because of the change in economic policy.

A. soared                    B. waved                    C. glowed                   D. challenged

If the manager had to ____ the two young men, he said Peter was the better choice.

A. choose B. choose between C. choose of D. choose among

 My cousin came to see me from the country, ____ me a full basket of fresh fruits.

A.brought                   B. bringing                  C. to bring                  D. had brought

 ____ students are required to take part in the boat race.

A.Ten strong young Chinese                                    B. Ten Chinese strong young

C. Chinese ten young strong                                     D. Young strong ten Chinese

Allen had to call a taxi because the box was ____ to carry all the way home.

A.much too heavy B. too much heavy C. heavy too much D. too heavy much

We ____ along a country lane when suddenly a car drove past us.

A.drove B. had driven C. are driving D. were driving

____ jobs will be lost if the company closes down.

A. Hundred of B. Five hundred of C. Hundreds of D. Five hundreds of

When I handed the report to John, he said that George was the person ____.

A.to send B. for sending it C. to send it to D. for sending it to