17. The reason I did not go abroad was ____ a job in my home town.
A. because
B. due to
C. that I got
D. because of getting
18. What is the train _____ to Birmingham?
A. fee
B. tip
C. fare
D. cost
19. The higher the temperature, ____ the liquid evaporates.
A. the faster
B. the more fast
C. the slower
D. the more slower
20. _______ these honors, he received a sum of money.
A. Except
B. But
C. Besides
D. Outside
21. I don't know ____ to deal with such matter.
A. what
B. how
C. which
D. /
22. Eggs, though rich in nourishments, have ______ of fat.
A. a large number
B. the large number
C. a large amount
D. the large amount
23. Australia is one of the few countries ____ poeple drive on the left of the roa
A. which
B. that
C. where
D. on which
24. His salary as a driver is much higher than ______.
A. a porter
B. is a porter
C. as a porter
D. that of a porter
25. Both the kids and their parents ______ English, I think. I know it from their accent.
A. is
B. been
C. are D.