26.
(A) ages
(B) who ages
(C) who aging
(D) aged

22. Alex: The Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area is incredible. I’ve never felt so calm and connected to nature.Sarah: I see what you mean. Being out here and away from the city is like a reset for our soul.Alex: The towering trees, the flowing rivers, and the starry night sky—they’re all breathtaking. __________ Sarah: Absolutely. The Earth is a gift that we should never take for granted. (A) We should be home rather than spend time outdoors. (B) We should be careful not to damage the environment. (C) We should use up natural resources as fast as we can. (D) We should learn to keep ourselves busy during the day.

23. Sophie: I’d like to apply for the opening position as a part-time library assistant.Bob: Okay! Fill out the application form and turn it in, please. Sophie: __________ Bob: We’ll inform you in a week if we find you qualified for this position. (A) Where can I find the city’s largest public library? (B) What are the opening hours of the public library? (C) Whom should I ask if I have questions about the form? (D) When will I hear from you after submitting the form?

24. Receptionist: Hello, Hogwarts Language College. How may I help you?Mandy: Yes, I’d like to attend one of your evening classes.Receptionist: Okay, __________Mandy: It’s English course A165 for intermediate students. I’d like a long course for twelve weeks. (A) which class are you keen on? (B) which college are you in favor of? (C) could I get your contact details, please? (D) would you like to come for a math class first?

25. Daniel: Have you noticed how noisy it’s been inside our building lately?Sarah: Yeah, it’s hard to escape loud noises. I can’t stand them anymore.Daniel: Me either. __________Sarah: Let’s contact the management committee and see how they can reduce noise. (A) Where can we escape from the building? (B) When will the building likely be sold out? (C) What should we do about this noise pollution? (D) Why did the manager complain about the noise?

27. (A) higher (B) shorter (C) lower (D) longer

28. (A) apart (B) together (C) seldom (D) nearly

29. (A) develop (B) push (C) slow (D) raise

30. (A) lowers (B) is lowered (C) lowering (D) is lowering

31. (A) any (B) many (C) much (D) no

32. (A) At first (B) In addition (C) For example (D) By contrast