27.
(A) rescue
(B) rescues
(C) rescued
(D) rescuing

23. Jane: What are you doing, Paul? Paul: I’m packing for my camping trip. Jane: Why are you taking a raincoat? Didn’t the weather forecast say it’s going to be sunny? Paul: Yes, but _______________ In case it rains, I won’t get wet. (A) a pair of sunglasses will come in handy. (B) the sun can be very strong during the trip. (C) you had better listen to the weather forecast. (D) the weather changes quickly in the mountains.

24. Katy: Hey Jack, do you feel like going bowling? Jack: _______________ I already did it yesterday. Katy: How about playing an online chess game then? Jack: Yeah, count me in. (A) Sure. I’ll catch you later. (B) Hmm. I’m not up for it today. (C) No problem! We can hang out there. (D) Cool! Let’s ask Tom to play together.

25. Nick: Hey, any news from the job you applied for? Rose: No. I’ve been waiting for the response for two weeks. Nick: Take it easy. _______________ Rose: Thanks. I really appreciate it. (A) They want to hurt your feelings. (B) That’s the thing you should worry about. (C) I will keep my fingers crossed for you. (D) Chances are they’re coming to the company.

26. (A) accordingly (B) especially (C) interestingly (D) originally

28. (A) Depending on (B) Except for (C) Far from (D) Up to

29. (A) size (B) tank (C) vest (D) wire

30. (A) as ... as (B) either ... or (C) neither ... nor (D) not only ... but also

31. (A) as well as (B) despite (C) in honor of (D) since

32. (A) dusty (B) legal (C) metal (D) salty

33. (A) who (B) what (C) why (D) where