19. Because of unstable political and economic situations around the world, the price of gold ______
20. Solving crossword puzzles _________ fun to many readers of this popular newspaper. (A) is (B) ar
21. The police had the man _________ his ID card to make sure if he was the wanted man. (A) show (B)
22. John couldn’t resist _________ uncontrollably when his little sister tried to imitate their fath
23. As a new hiker, Tiffany was _________ on the rocky trail, carefully placing her feet to avoid sl
25. _________ the traffic jam, we would have arrived at the party on time. (A) Because of (B) By mea
26. This watch is _________ that one. (A) three times as more expensive as (B) three times the price
28. In countries where social welfare is good, the governments offer the homeless and the poor _____
29. To _________ information security, please change your passwords on a regular basis and avoid pos
30. Nowadays housing prices are getting higher and higher. Most young people who would like to purch
31. _________ we’ve got thirty minutes to wait for the bus, how about having a cup of tea and a nice
32. The athletes all stood together, their eyes filled with determination, and _________ to do their
33. Not only did Judy win the competition, _________ the national record in the process. (A) but als
34. On no account _________ your belongings unattended in a busy public place. (A) you shouldn’t lea
35. _________ Nancy _________ in education six years ago, she might be a teacher rather than an acco
27. It is dangerous ____ your seatbelt fastened during the entire flight. (A)to keep (B)that keeping
29. The concert hall ____ in the central business district. (A)is located (B)locates (C)located (D)l