26.
(A) develop
(B) develops
(C) developed
(D) development

22. Diana: Could we have dinner at Juliet’s tonight? Shawn: Good idea, but we didn't make a reservation. Diana: _______________ Shawn: Nope. I think our chances are slim. (A) Are we going to be late? (B) Is the food way too expensive? (C) Could we order something else? (D) Do you think we might get a table?

23. Linda: Excuse me, I’m looking for my student, Jerry Lin. He had a car accident and was sent to this hospital. Nurse: _______________ Linda: No, I have no idea. Could you please check the patient directory for me? Nurse: I saw the name, Jerry L. Lin. He’s in 318 on the third floor. (A) Did he have a car accident? (B) Do you need any assistance? (C) Do you know what room he’s in? (D) Did he happen to be your student?

24. Amelia: You look great after taking those exercise classes. Ted: Thanks! I’ve never felt better in my life. Amelia: I can tell _______________ Ted: They work for me and that’s all that matters. (A) you’ve gotten pretty out of shape. (B) the classes are far from satisfactory. (C) you’re not happy about your workout. (D) the classes have improved your health.

25. Ivy: Which dress should I wear to the party tonight, this one or that one? Alice: _______________ They both look the same to me. Ivy: Well, maybe neither dress is good enough. I’m not going with you. Alice: Wait! Now I see the difference. The yellow one is better than the pink one. (A) What sets them apart? (B) When is the party? (C) Where are we going? (D) How are you going to buy?

27. (A) but (B) for (C) since (D) though

28. (A) crown (B) habit (C) neighbor (D) service

29. (A) it (B) him (C) them (D) us

30. (A) compared to (B) due to (C) lacking in (D) resulting in

31. (A) dessert (B) practice (C) training (D) vacation

32. (A) despite (B) from (C) like (D) since