1 . As soon as Penny noticed the falling branch, she jumped out of the way to avoid ______.

A．hitting

B．to hit

C．hit

D．being hit

2 . -- It’s kind of cold. Would you mind if I close the window?
--______.

A．Yes, it’s cold for me as well	B．No, not at all
C．No, please leave it as it is	D．Yes, I prefer it warmer.

3 . Ever since she started practicing yoga every morning, she ______ a significant improvement in her flexibility.

A．noticed

B．has noticed

C．had noticed

D．would notice

4 . There is a______ chance of rain this afternoon, but it shouldn’t affect our plans for the hike.

A．fair

B．major

C．slight

D．good

5 . Only by changing the way ________ we treat the wildlife ________ with the nature in   harmony.

A．that; can we exist	B．in which; we can exist
C．how; can we exist	D．where; we can exist

6 . Next, the expert talked about a newly-opened market ________ people could get all _______ they need.

A．which; what

B．in which; /

C．where; what

D．in it; that

7 . He promised her that he ________ an end to the situation, but failed to do so.

A．would put

B．had put

C．has put

D．put

8 . You should have a good rest and exercise more ________ energetic at work.

A．keeps

B．keep

C．to keep

D．kept

9 . I ________walk to school than take a bus.

A．had better

B．would rather

C．feel like

D．wish

10 . I won’t go out today. This is________I am not feeling well.

A．how

B．that

C．why

D．because