In today’s world, being able to speak more than one language, including English, is ______ you stand out and get ahead.       

A. what                   B. that                        C. which                       D. how 

The hotel was nice; the weather was warm; the beaches were beautiful. ________ I’d say it was a great vacation.

A. Eventually           B. Altogether                       C. Actually               D. Completely       

Every man has his faults. We should, therefore, learn to be ________ of others. 

A. ignorant                                   B. reliable                   C. tolerant                            D. responsible

I first met John at my sister’s wedding. He _________ with the bridegroom at the time.

A. was talking                  B. talked              C. had talked                 D. had been talking

We did have a quarrel about money last night, but now we have already _________.

A. taken up                B. brought up                    C. put up                      D. made up

City life often provides us more convenience and entertainment than country life, but not ______quiet and easy.

A. as                                       B. too                                    C. much                                D. still

House prices are usually high       famous schools lie.

A. when                               B. if                                        C. where                               D. since

The door burst open and________, shouting with anger.

A. in rushed a crowd       B. in rushing a crowd   C. rushed in a crowd   D. in a crowd did rush

A cup of water_______ you will feel better.

A. or                        B. and                       C. so                        D. but 

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, founded in 1963, ______ 50 in 2013.

A. passes                      B. becomes                C. turns                             D. grows