English 12-Unit 1,2

Alexandre Yersin, who had quite a successful career in medicine, _______ his life to the poor and sick people in Viet Nam.

• used

• devoted

• contributed

• spent

_______ you turn your computer into "sleeping" mode, it’s still consuming energy.

• But

• Although

• So

• When

Our _______ guests have just arrived. Let’s welcome them with a big round applause.

• distinguished

• untalented

• happy

• responsible

They requested that she _______ them the money she borrowed.

• paid

• pays

• pay

• must pay

Our class failed to win in the final badminton match, _______ is a pity because ours played better than the opponent.

• when

• where

• which

• that

In _________ cities, people have access to jobs, health care and other facilities.

• fast-growing

• high-level

• well-established

• well-paid

I can't believe she didn't do anything for the company. I will _________ and be in charge.

• take over

• take on

• take up

• take in

We _________ to the hospital to visit David when he _________ to say that he was fine.

• were driving - was calling

• drove - called

• were driving - called

• drove - was calling

He has the _________ face and skin of an old traveller.

• thought-provoking

• year-round

• overloaded

• weather-beaten

OPPOSITE meaning:

At first, no one believed he was a pilot, but his documents lent colour to his statements.

• provided evidence for

• got information from

• borrowed colour from

• gave no proof of