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1、We consume a lot more than we are able to produce A.wasteB.buyC.useD.sell

2、As a writer, he turned out three novels that year. A.refusedB.readC.producedD.accepted

3、Winston Churchill gave a moving speech A.nervous B.stirringC.foolishD.fast

4、We tried to restrict our conversation to arguments relevant to the topic. A.putB.suitC.confineD.resort

5、It doesn''t stand to mason that he would lie. A.seem logicalB.look pleasantC.appear obviousD.sound important

6、The company recommended that a new gas station be built here A.orderedB.insistedC.suggestedD.demanded

7、A plastic wheel can be as tough as a metal one. A.useful B.tightC.weakD.strong

8、Of all the planets in this solar system, Mercury is nearest the Sun A.most likeB.closest toC.hotter thanD.heavier than

9、If wool is put into hot water, it tends to shrink. A.disappearB.expandC.breakD.contract

10、The train came to an abrupt stop, making us wonder where we were. A.an uncertainB.a slowC.an unexpectedD.a smooth

11、Almost all economists agree that nations gain by trading with one another. A.workB.profitC.relyD.prove

12、The conference explored the possibility of closer trade links. A.deniedB.investigatedC.stressedD.created

13、The chemical is deadly to rats but safe to cattle. A.fatalB.hatefulC.good D.useful

14、During his lifetime he was able to accumulate quite a fortune. A.controlB.spendC.collectD.exchange

15、It''s impolite to cut in when two persons are holding a conversation A.leave B.talk ioudlyC.standupD.interrupt