16.There is no electricity in the village, so children had to read by __________ of oil lamp or candle.
A.light B.a light
C.the light D.their light
15.He looks rather old because he__________long beard.
A.has put on B.has on
C.is dressed in D.wears
14.__________ from what he said, I thought he wanted to buy the house.
A.Getting B.Gathering
C.Collecting D.Receiving
13. As your friend, I'll do__________help you.
A.that I can do B.what I can to
C.all that I can D.what I can
12.You must finish this foolish business of yours __________.
A.as possible as soon B.as fast as you can
C.as soon as possible D.as possible as you can
11.The manager has__________to improve the working condition in the company.
A.accepted B.allowed
C.permitted D.agreed
10.When you have trouble in the study of English, you can__________Mr. Wang for help.
A.turn over B.turn for
C.turn to D.turn up
9.You should have known it . It is__________knowledge.
A.ordinary B.everyday
on D.daily
8. Girls are often compared__________flowers.
A.to B.with
C.by D .for
7.I would rather __________ the chance than __________ her.
A.not to take; to hurt B.not taking; hurting
C.not take; hurt D.don't take; to hurt