Test 12

The tube is overcrowded_______ commuters who travel a long way to work every day.

• with

• at

• for

• about

No one knows exactly when to he came _______ being, but it is believed to come from the north of Vietnam.

• on

• with

• into

• for

As a small girl, Rachel Carson was a(n) _______ reader and soon showed a keen interest in the natural world and writing.

• stubborn

• avid

• cheerful

• sociable

Mary always makes everyone laugh because she has a good _______ of humor.

• comfort

• norm

• pace

• sense

The actor used _______ to tell the story without saying a word.

• cartoon

• novel

• mime

• poem

In order to impress the judges, the dancer had to _______ a flawless routine, which required months of intense practice.

• perform

• carve

• direct

• compose

Although the _______ had to endure long hours and unpredictable weather, he continued selling his handmade jewelry because it was his only source of income.

• antenna tower

• city hall

• car park

• street vendor

Since _______ requires proper training and equipment, beginners must take lessons to ensure their safety underwater.

• caravan site

• mountain biking

• scuba diving

• horse riding

It is through consistent and focused study _______ students achieve outstanding academic success.

• who

• which

• whom

• that

John, _______ his research paper early, was able to review it thoroughly before submission.

• has completed

• having completed

• to complete

• having been completed