1. He apologized _______ not being able to complete the poem. a. in b. on c. of d. for 2. Time was _______, and the judges announced the results. a. out b. up c. off d. down 3. He's been teaching music for years, but he hasn't any _______. a. examinations b. experiences c. experience d. qualifications 4. I am pleased to _______ the winner of the final competition. It's Group B. a. recite b. announce c. explain d. appoint 5. After convincing myself that the result didn't matter, I felt oddly _______ when we lost. a. encouraged b. stimulated c. disadvantaged d. disappointed 6. With three teams finishing on 40 points, there was no outright _______. a. win b. winning c. winner d. winnings For work to flow _______, proper preparations must be made. a. smoothly b. freely c. constantly d. naturally The contestants are eliminated one by one until the last _______ in a head-to-head contest. a. sponsor b. support c. compete d. enter The winner of the contest was given a(n) _______ for her excellent performance. a. bonus b. reward c. fine d. award 10. A string of defeats has failed to break the team's ______. a. spirits b. efforts c. works d. methods 11. “Haven't you done any volunteer work before, Jen?" ~ “........” A. No, not now! B. Yes, I have never done it. C. Yes, I've done it once. D. Sure, no problem. 12. “Are you teaching English or Math at Hoa Binh Orphanage?" ~ “........” A. Yes, I am. B. No, I'm not. C. English, of course. D. I'll choose literature. 13. “Can I join your volunteer group this summer?" - “....” A. Yes, of course. B. No, not at all. C. No, I think so. D. Yes, you are. 14. “Do you mind if I have a look at your project on community development?" ~ “........” A. No, not at all. B. Yes, it's a good project. C. Yes, you're welcome. D. As quickly as possible. 15. “........” ~ “If I were you, I would teach them how to read first.” A. What do you think of these street children? B. What can I do for you now? C. What are these street children's lives like? D. What should I do for these street children?