17. A. far B. long C. much D. well
16. A. sad B. embarrassed C. selfish D. worried
15. A. something B. anything C. nothing D. everything
14. A. almost B. nearly C. ever D. just
13. A. ever B. round C. through D. without
12. A. but B. yet C. and D. or
11. A. mercy B. pain C. pity D. disappointment
10. A. for sure B. at ease C. in shock D. in despair
9. A. told B. lasted C. repeated D. continued
8. A. fighting B. avoiding C. clearing D. keeping