14. "Seize the day" is his _______ of life, because he treats every day as if it was his last day and lives it to the fullest.
(A) backing (B) assistance (C) philosophy (D) invisibility
16. A good chef has to keep sampling all kinds of ingredients _____he or she can create new recipes.
(A) so that (B) such that (C) owing to (D) thanks to
5. My mom was furious because my sister ______ on the phone for five hours.
(A) talked (B) had been talking (C) should have talked (D) has been talking
8. The audience was greatly moved by the mayoral candidate’s______ speech in which they were convinced to spring
into action.
(A) initial (B) efficient (C) persuasive (D) obedient
11. It is said that the airport may be the terrorist _______. Therefore, the police have reinforced the security of the area.
(A) figure (B) target (C) award (D) symbol
20. A number of world-famous museums have banned selfie sticks, because they ______ a threat to the exhibits, as well
as to other visitors.
(A) whisper (B) identify (C) contract (D) pose
8. Sometimes, people are not conscious of the importance of health. Only when they lose health ______ its importance.
(A) they know (B) do they know (C) that they know (D) they do know