41. After ____ the matter for two days, we were still unable to reach any conclusion.
(A) discussed (B) having been discussed
(C) discussing (D) being discussed
18. Today’s news included the results of a study by Veterans General Hospital on the rise in alcoholism
_____ the country.
(A) over (B) cover (C) across (D) cross
21. The HR manager _____ back from his business trip when we have our meeting next Monday. (A) is coming (B) is going to come (C) will have come (D) has come
27. A lot of research shows that health problems _____ poor diet and a relative lack of exercise.
(A) are linked to (B) link with (C) are linked with (D) link to
31. Dian is so pleased to be informed of an opening in Taipei's branch since she has been thinking of _____ for a while. (A) to transfer (B) to be transferred (C) transferring (D) being transferred
32. “Susan is all dressed up. I’d say she’s fishing for compliments.” What does the speaker think about
Susan?
(A) Fishing is her favorite activity. (B) She looks pretty.
(C) She deserves compliments. (D) She wants to be praised.
42. The best way to protect the skin _____ is to avoid the sun when it is at its hottest or wear sunscreen.
(A) to injure (B) to be injured (C) from injuring (D) from being injured