1 . — I didn’t start saving for retirement until I was in my 50s.
— But ______.

A．practice makes perfect	B．better late than never
C．read between the lines	D．too good to be true

2 . Engaging in sports offers a sense of accomplishment especially ______ new skills are mastered or personal bests are achieved.

A．while

B．whether

C．why

D．when

3 . The realization that college graduation was ______ made many students both excited and nervous about their future.

A．around the corner

B．in the distance

C．behind the schedule

D．on the whole

4 . Ernest Hemingway’s writing is natural and clear, which ______ presents the idea he wants to express.

A．informally

B．effectively

C．regularly

D．narrowly

5 . When sorting out my old books, I ______ an old photo that brought back so many childhood memories.

A．put off

B．ran into

C．turned down

D．complained about

6 . Decorations like the Chinese knots, ______ origins are deeply rooted in tradition, are often used as symbols of good fortune and well wishes.

A．whose

B．that

C．which

D．whether

7 . Life is filled with ups and downs. What matters most is ______ we respond to them.

A．why

B．what

C．how

D．which

8 . 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

9 . -- 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.

10 . 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