--- I’m sure Andrew will win the first prize in the final.
--- I think so. He ___________ for it for months.
A. is preparing B. was preparing
C. had been preparing D. has been preparing
__________ you eat the correct foods ___________ be able to keep fit and stay healthy.
A. Only if; will you B. Only if; you will
C. Unless; will you D. Unless; you will
--- I’m still working on my project.
--- Oh, you’ll miss the deadline. Time is ____________.
A. running out B. going out C. giving out D. losing out
It is __________ to spend money on preventing illnesses by promoting healthy living rather than spending on trying to make people ___________ after they are ill.
A. good … good B. well … better C. better … better D. better … good
--- They are quiet, aren’t they?
--- Yes. They are accustomed ____________ at meals.
A. to talk B. to not talk C. to talking D. to not talking
--- Why do you suggest we buy a new machine?
--- Because the old one has been damaged ___________.
A. beyond reach B. beyond repair C. beyond control D. beyond description