1. The fire was finally brought under control, but not _____ extensive damage had been caused. (A) after (B) before (C) since (D) as
2. Purchasing the new production line will be a _____ deal for the company. (A) profitable (B) tremendous (C) forceful (D) favorite
3. Rod is determined to get a seat for the concert _____ it means standing in a queue all night. (A) provided (B) whatever (C) even if(D) as if
4. We hadn t met for 20 years, but I recognized her _____ I saw her. (A) for the moment (B) the moment when (C) at the moment when (D) the moment
5. Though he was born and brought up in America, he can speak _____ Chinese. (A) smooth (B) fluent (C) fluid (D) flowing
6. Government reports, examination compositions, legal documents and most business letters are the main situations _____ formal language is used. (A) in which (B) on which (C) in that(D) at what
7. Fifty years ago, wealthy people liked hunting wild animals for fun ________ sightseeing. (A) than to go (B) rather than to go (C) more than going(D) other than going
8. If the building project _____ by the end of this month is delayed, the construction company will be fined. (A) to be completed(B) is completed (C) being completed(D) completed
9. He wrote an article criticizing the Greek poet and won _____ and a scholarship. (A) status (B) fame (C) faith (D) courage
10. Jack wishes that he _____ business instead of history when he was in university. (A) had studied(B) study (C) studied(D) had been studying