1 . Dream of the Red Chamber is          worth          because we can learn a lot about the noble families in the feudal society.

A．much; reading

B．well; to be read

C．well; reading

D．very; to be read

2 . The government intends to          a new law about wearing safety belts in cars.

A．bring in

B．bring down

C．bring about

D．bring out

3 . It is important to remember that          success is a sum of small efforts made each day and often          years to achieve.

A．/; takes

B．the; costs

C．/; spends

D．the; takes

4 . —It’s kind of you to help me clean the rooms.
—______.

A．Don’t say that	B．It’s my pleasure
C．It doesn’t matter	D．I’m sorry to hear that

5 . You’ll speak English well ______ you keep practicing.

A．though

B．while

C．if

D．before

6 . Look! There ______ some pencils on the table.

A．are

B．is

C．was

D．were

7 . I ______ my football everywhere, but I couldn’t find it.

A．looked after

B．looked at

C．looked into

D．looked for

8 . Tom worked late into the night ______ the coming exam.

A．pass

B．passing

C．to pass

D．passed