1 . The number of people invited________ fifty, but a number of them________ absent for different reasons.

A．were; was

B．was; was

C．was; were

D．were; were

2 . How many nationalities ______ our country ______?

A．is; consisted of	B．does; make up
C．is; made from	D．does; consist of

3 . —How would you like your coffee?
—_______

A．It’s well done.

B．Very nice. Thank you.

C．One cup, that’s enough.

D．The stronger, the better.

4 . The girl devoted all her spare time she had ______ others.

A．to help

B．helped

C．to helping

D．help

5 . ---We want someone to design the new art museum for me.
---_____ the young fellow have a try?

A．Shall

B．May

C．Will

D．Need

6 . Let’s learn to use the problem we are facing      a stepping-stone to future success.

A．to

B．for

C．as

D．by

7 . _____ the Internet is of great help. I don’t think it’s a good idea to spend too much time on it.

A．If

B．While

C．Because

D．As

8 . Teenagers       their health because they play computer games too much.

A．have damaged

B．are damaging

C．damaged

D．will damage

9 . The final score of the basketball match was 93-94. We were only ________ beaten.

A．nearly

B．slightly

C．narrowly

D．lightly

10 . Fitness is important in sport, but of at least ______ importance are skills.

A．fair	B．equal
C．reasonable	D．proper