1.The cattle drank from a river_______ with toxic chemicals. A. pollute B. pollution C. pollutes D. polluted 2. _______ , he was unharmed after being hit by lightning. A. Consequently B. Finally C. Cautiously D. Miraculously 3. I think its a bit ______to hope that we can beat them easily. They are much younger and better. A. reality B. really C. realised D. unreal 4. In many countries there are national companies belonging to the state, _______private companies. A. including B. as well C. together with D. but also 5. The progress made in computer technology _______the early 1960s is remarkable. A. in B. for C. since D. during 6. I _______ a better job, and I am going to accept it. A. was offering B. have been offered C. was going to be offered D. am offering 7. The necklace is interesting but not precious. A. invaluable B. very valuable C. worth a lot of money D. B and C are correct 8. A: Could you mail this letter for me, please? A. No, I couldn’t B. I’ll try C. Yes, here it is D. I’m sorry, I can’t 9. Tornadoes can suck up anything that is _______ their path A. on B. in C. at D. for