A) knew B) had known C) would know D) would have known
72. ______ the interruption, he was able to finish his exercise before the class was over. A) Instead of B) In case of C) In spite of D) In sight of
73. Decisions have been made to cut ______ company expenses to a desirable level. A) down B) off C) out D) away
74. If we had accepted the plan he proposed, we ______ so much difficulty at present. A) would not have had B) could not have had C) could not have D) would not have 75. James Cook, ______ , also discovered the Hawaiian Islands. A) exploring the South Sea B) explored South Sea
C) who explored the South Sea D) that he explored the South Sea 76. Your information has made the ______ of the problem possible. A) solution B) possession C) resolution D) instruction 77. Her educational ______ contributed greatly to her promotion.
A) situation B) environment C) background D) surroundings
78. Who else except a millionaire () could ______ to use such an expensive car? A) offer B) afford C) provide D) devote 79. I want to the tailor’s to ______ the other day.
A) make a suit B) have a suit be made C) have made a suit D) have a suit made 80. It is a long time ______ I saw him last. A) that B) when C) since D)as Part Ⅳ Cloze (20 points)
Directions: In this part there is a passage with 20 blanks in it. On the right side of each blank
there are four choices marked A),B),C),and D). You are required to identify the ONE choice that best fits into the blank. Then mark the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.
Swimming has become an important sports activity because it is a form of exercise that promotes health