Jim wanted to travel around Asia for a year before he started college, but his parents were (         ) the idea. They said the trip would be too expensive.                      1 above 2 against 3 about 4 along

Many students thought Julia should become class president because she showed great ( ) skills. 1 pattern 2 freedom 3 leadership 4 jealousy

A: I'm tired, Kevin. Let's do the rest of our math homework tomorrow. B: No. We can't ( ) now! We're almost done. 1 quit 2 vote 3 shake 4 hide

Rachel's ice cream ( ) has been doing well lately. She has found a lot of new customers who want to buy her company's products. 1 journey 2 notice 3 item 4 business

Mr. Kimura told his staff members to put more information into their sales reports. He said they should ( ) graphs and charts in each report. 1 expect 2 claim 3 compete 4 include

A: George is so different from me. I don't think we can ever become friends. B: You should try talking to him more. I'm sure you'll find something you both have ( ). 1 by hand 2 for rent 3 on time 4 in common

A: Wow! You have some amazing photographs in your room, Tim. B: Thanks. Most of them ( ) by my grandfather.                                     1 are taking 2 were taken 3 had taken 4 is taking

The reason (            ) Paul wants to study biology is because he likes animals. He hopes to open up an animal hospital someday.                 1 where 2 what 3 when 4 why

A: Honey, are you ( ) that there is no food left in the house? B: Yes, I know. I'm going to the supermarket before lunch. 1 rapid 2 aware 3 proud 4 random

Daisy ate a lot of fried food during her vacation, so she ( ) some weight. She stopped eating fried food for about a month to lose it. 1 put on 2 made up 3 cleared out 4 showed off

There is a big rock music festival in Allenville this summer. The main event will ( ) in the city stadium. 1 look up 2 take part 3 look after 4 take place

Justin lost his bicycle key at school, so he could not ( ) his bicycle. He had to take the bus home. 1 decorate 2 unlock 3 reserve 4 feature

A: How long did it take for these flowers to grow? B: After planting the ( ), it took about a month. 1 seeds 2 bowls 3 laws 4 walls