23.
(A) head
(B) help
(C) hold
(D) hand

19. Mary: How much are these pants? Sales: Three thousand dollars. Mary: Wow, that’s too expensive.____ . Sales: I’m sorry, these pants are on sale and the tag price is 40 % off the regular price already. (A) A size four shirt, please. (B) Is there any discount? (C) Do you take a rain check? (D) I would like a refund, please. 

20. Cindy: Hey, did you see Jane’s new haircut? It’s great! Nina: You are right. She looks so professional with the new hairstyle. Cindy: I would like to have the same look. Nina: ____. Cindy: Good idea! Let’s ask Jane for the phone number. (A) Why don’t we make an appointment for tonight? (B) When do you think is the best time to get a haircut? (C) I prefer to have my hair cut by my hairdresser. (D) I’ve never seen her with short hair before.

21. Alex: Hey, Bill, are you interested in scuba diving? Bill: Why do you ask? Alex: My friends and I are going to a new diving spot this weekend. So if you like, you can join us. Bill: Great!____ .Alex: We will hit the road right after school Friday night. (A) Which way are you taking? (B) When do you plan to leave? (C) Do you need me to bring a bat? (D) Will you go by car or by motorcycle?

22. (A) advantage (B) pity (C) interest (D) turns

24. (A) who (B) which (C) what (D) whose

25. (A) or (B) so (C) but (D) nor

26. (A) because of (B) in order to (C) except for (D) in spite of

27. (A) therefore (B) moreover (C) likewise (D) however ˉ

28. (A) with (B) under (C) from (D) by

29. (A) barely (B) hardly (C) especially (D) gradually ˉ