It is __________ to spend money on preventing illnesses by promoting healthy living rather than spending on trying to make people ___________ after they are ill.

A. good … good            B. well … better       C. better … better    D. better … good

--- They are quiet, aren’t they?

--- Yes. They are accustomed ____________ at meals.

A. to talk           B. to not talk            C. to talking             D. to not talking

--- Why do you suggest we buy a new machine?

--- Because the old one has been damaged ___________

A. beyond reach  B. beyond repair    C. beyond control     D. beyond description

It is often said that the joy of traveling is __________ in arriving at your destination ___________ in the journey itself.

A. / … but                     B. / … or                 C. not … or             D. not … but

--- I can’t repair these until tomorrow, I’m afraid.

--- That’s OK, there’s ____________.

A. no problem                B. no wonder           C. no doubt             D. no hurry

The Science Museum, ____________ we visited during a recent trip to Britain, is one of London’s tourist attractions.

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

--- Is Peter there?

--- _____________, please. I’ll see if I can find him for you.

A. Hold up                     B. Hold on               C. Hold out              D. Hold off

--- Do you mind if I record your lecture?

--- ___________. Go ahead.

A. Never mind     B. No way      C. Not at all       D. No, you’d better not

We went right round to the west coast by __________ sea instead of driving across _________ continent.

 A. the … the                        B. / … the                           C. the … /                               D. / … /

Would you like to join us in the game?

_____, for I have something important to attend to.

A. I will       B. I’d love to      C. I won’t     D. I’m afraid not