Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
9. To some extent, being __________ to radioactive substances, children are vulnerable to birth defects.
A. exposed B. led C. resulted D. affected
10. Surveys have shown that oil spills lead __________ the deaths of aquatic creatures.
A. in B. about C. to D. with
11. If I __________ you, I __________ rush into a public shelter to avoid being flooded.
A. was/won’t B. were/ wouldn’t C. were/will D. were/ would
12. Admittedly, English is an __________ language of many nations in the world.
A. unique B. useful C. mother D. official
13. Undoubtedly, Scottish men often wear __________ when they take part in traditional festivals.
A. long skirts B. kilts C. masks D. fake teeth
14. __________ to evacuating the village in time, we can save many lives.
A. Thanks B. Leading C. Have D. Decided
15. To be specific, the mudslide __________ the whole village and the hurricane __________ the town nearby in addition to the __________ of the city. A. erupted/hit/shook B. buried/struck/shake
C. collapse/struck/shake D. collapsed/hit/shaken
16 With regard to economic effects, the __________ has put the national job market on the verge of collapse.
A. earthquake B. rescue C. aid D. floods
17 The lighting of the torch __________ peace and friendship among the nations of the world.
A. icons B. symbolizes C. iconic D. leaves
18. The photo exhibition _________ place in our school on 8th March.
A. has taken B. takes C. is taking D. will take