Fifty years ago, people thought we _________ able to control the weather by the 21st century, but it’s still not possible. 

The explosion was of such ................. that it was heard five miles away.sification

Only after she had gone home _________    .

The World Trade Organization was established aiming _________ reducing tariffs for the facilitation of global trade.

Sheila Hammond, who was only twenty-three when she was elected as a Member of Parliament, said she owed her success all to the way she had been  ...............  by her mother, Margaret.

No sooner _____ at the bus stop ________ the bus came.

A cooperative program between China and Germany on building Yangzhow, a famous ancient city, into a(n) ............... city has proceeded smoothly since it started in September last year.

 When _________ in international trade, letters of credit are convenient.

Would you rather live in ........  town or in .............   country?

I don’t think I know that song, but if you ___ the tune I may be able to recognize it.

Choose the correct answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence: There was not enough time _____ the meeting.

The boy next door fell off his bike yesterday but he was all right. He  .............. himself badly.

You should ...................... documents displaying personal information before you throw them away.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions:

After many months of grueling work and painful injuries to her shoulder and back, Susan realized that her dream of swimming the English Channel was unattainable.

He found…    to answer all the questions within the time given.

The thief wore gloves so that his fingerprints didn’t ______.

David! I think someone _________ at the door! 

How do people learn languages?

The                is an international organization that aims to fight and control disease.

He did not particularly want to _______any competitive sport.

Choose the best answer:
When you see Tom, remember ……………………….. him my regards.