He made one last futile effort to convince her and left home.

A. favorable

B. difficult

C. ineffectual

D. firm

I am sure that they will be sacked on the spot.

A. employed

B. hired

C. given

D. fired

How many countries took part in the last Olympic Games?

A. participated

B. performed

C. succeeded

D. hosted

Fallout from a nuclear power station damaged in the tsunami may endanger the vegetation.

A. stimulate

B. harm

C. inhibit

D. benefit

Reaching 35 and obviously aging, Jane has to make up her mind on her future very soon.

A. give a thought about

B. pay attention to

C. prepare a plan for

D. make a decision on

Our plan _________ by the members of the committee.

A. Considers

B. is being considered

C. is considering

D. considered

Ask Mum for permission to go out now. She looks like she’s in a good mood.

A. fashionable

B. unconcerned

C. healthful

D. happy

Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world.

A. variety

B. changes

C. conservation

D. number

_____ today, there would be nowhere for them to stay.

A. Provided they arrive

B. if they arrived

C. if they arrive

D. had they arrived

It is an occasion when strength and sports are tested, friendship and solidarity was built and deepened.

A. practice

B. power

C. will

D. competence