The two businessmen were very happy that they made the deal. They decided to hold a party to celebrate it.

A. agreement B. suggestion C. pronunciation

The speech would begin soon. Doctor Green surveyed himself in the mirror, and then walked onto the stage confidently.

A. glanced at B. watched quickly C. looked carefully at

My win at chess raised my spirits a little.

A. gave me a hand B. cheered me up C. let me down

Mr. Smith’s car broke down on his way to work, so he had to take a taxi.

A. was dead B. stopped working C. went off

Scientists have no ideas about how the trees communicate with each other.

A. learn from B. get things from C. send messages to

Many students are unaware of the importance of developing good reading habits.

A. don’t realize B. forget about C. are unable to know

Langlang took up learning playing the piano at the age of four, and soon he proved he was talented.

A. started B. continued C. practiced

An __________ is a short film on television or short article on radio that is intended to persuade people to buy something.

A. argument B. announcement C. advertisement

__________ is the activity or business that involves styles of clothes and people’s appearance.

A. Fair B. Fashion C. Fantasy

Jane didn’t know how to get along with her new classmates. She felt __________.

A. up and down B. out of place C. on fire