21、Until about 1850 most wine in France, which is one of the oldest wine producing regions of Europe,_____ locally.

A. is consumed                        B. was being consumed

C. was consumed                       D. has been consumed

20、The findings paint a unique picture of the shopping habits of customers, plus their motivation and_____.

A. privileges                          B. possibilities

C. possessions                         D. preferences

19、Last week he was caught robbing the bank opposite the station,_____ his youth, the police have decided not to charge him.

A. In spite of         B. In view of

C. In charge of        D. In case of

18、Enjoying popular songs on the Internet has greatly _____ me the trouble of going to the video shops to purchase some VCDs

A. shared             B. spared            C. cancelled            D. cost

17、No one believed his reason for being late _____ he was caught in a traffic jam, ____                 made him embarrassed

A. that; which       B. why; which       C. why; what          D. that ;what

16、When asked whether he could come over and have dinner with us,______.

A. she said nothing                        B. nothing was said by him

C. Tom nodded his head                    D. they shook their heads

15、Have you read the book, _______concerning the story of Song Dandan?

A. it                B. one              C. which              D. the one

14、"Only two centimeters higher, _____ break the world record," encouraged the coach.

A. you will           B. and you will       C. or you will          D. will you

13、It even leaves the scientists in wonder ______ we should call the new-born being, which looks half-human, half-animal.

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