11、She was an (unlikely) candidate for the position.

A.improbable

B.unpopular

C.unqualified

D.dishonest

12、I suppose he will give it to you eventually.

A.in a way

B.in due course

C.in the end

D.in any case

13、I like George; he is so (down-to-earth).

A.practical

B.friendly

C.amusing

D.honest

14、Peter is (experiencing) a difficult period in his life.

A.going into

B.going out of

C.Going over

D.Going through

15、John was (reluctant to come).

A.glad to come

B.unable to come

C.hesitant about coming

D.planning to come

16、Don’t get upset about (trivial) matters.

A.unexpected

B.unusual

C.unimportant

D.uncertain

17、She (longed) to be envied and sought after.

A.hoped

B.wished

C.was eager

D.wanted

18、The teachers want to (do away with) cheating in their school.

A.put an end to

B.retain

C.do credit to

D.substitute for

19、The mail was (delayed) for two days because of the snow storm.

A.held in

B.held up

C.held down

D.held off

20、He is always (under the weather).

A.travelling

B.sick

C.away

D.Unconscious