Without his encouragement, I _________ the novel on schedule.

A. couldn’t have finished B. might have finished

C. shouldn’t have finished D. could have finished

 They have reached the stage ___they have to separate with each other, ___ made their parents upset.

A. where; when     B. when; which     C. where; which      D. that; what

 She tries to ________some money every month.

A. set about        B. set down         C. set up           D. set aside

 —Sunny day, isn't it?

—Let's hope the sunny weather ________ for Saturday's tennis match.

A. carries on          B. moves on       C. keeps up           D. goes up

 The likely reactions of the market would need to be ________ before we acted.

A. considered on　  B. based on       C. relied on      D. reflected on

 —I'll have to leave now. Someone is asking for me.

—________. So long!

A. All the best      B. All in all       C. All the better  D. Congratulations

 It is said that they _______ a better life ever since they moved to the US.

A. had enjoyed    B. have been enjoying  C. were enjoying  D. would enjoy

 Because of the financial crisis, the company decided not to _______ profits to its shareholders.

A. vary              B. disturb         C. distribute  D. contribute

 _______in doing her business, Jane didn’t have time for social activities.

A. Confused        B. Worried         C. Devoted       D. Occupied

 I had an extremely _______ escape when the earthquake struck my city in  2008

A. short            B. close           C. fine         D. narrow