11. Although a large ______ of money was used and a ______ of doctors and nurses lost their lives in fighting against SARS, we were able to win the battle in the end.
A. number; amount B. amount; number C. amount; amount D. number; number
10. He wanted to rid himself ______ the burden of the secret.
A. with B. to C. off D. of
9. The new shop across the road has taken away most of my _______.
A. shopper B. custom C. customers D. customs
8. It’s the ______ in the country to pick flowers on the first day of spring.
A. custom B. use C. normal D. habit
7. The dictionary _______ there a week ago is still there.
A. laid B. lay C. lied D. lain
6. John was a good boy and never ______ to his parents.
A. lies B. lied C. lay D. laid
5. If you are ______ about Australian cities, just read the book written by Dr. Johnson.
A. interested B. anxious C. upset D. curious
4. Tourists often disturb the ______ of nature on the island.
A. earth B. balance C. mud D. balanced
3. It is important to conserve ______. A. energy B. force C. power D. speed
2. Many countries are increasing their use of natural gas, wind and other forms of ______.
A. energy B. source C. power D. material