With so many noises from the busy traffic in the street, I couldn’t_____ and do my research work.

A. put down B. settle down

C. cut down D. set down

He ignored the neighbor’s request that ______ less noise at night.

A. he would make B. he could make

C. he make D he made

A tape recorder is made full use of ______ improve our listening ability.

A. helping B. to help

C. help D. helped

Although I liked the design of the apartment, what really made me decide to buy it was the beautiful______ through the windows.

A. view B. scene

C. sights D. scenery

I think the director’s attitude_____ this program will decide what we should do next.

A. towards B. at C. on D. for

After the earthquake I went there, I saw the whole town____, and now everything has changed.

A. in ruins B. in poverty

C. in disorder D. in rags

Only when their private photos appeared on foreign magazines____ that they had been tracked by reporters.

A. the royal couple were aware B. were the royal couple aware

C. are the royal couple aware D. the royal couple are aware

Some researches have proved that water quality ____ due to too many dams and pumps in some areas.

A. has been declined B. is being declined

C. is declining D. had been declining

______ his solid evidence, the judge declared him innocent in court and set him free immediately afterwards.

A. Believing B. Have believed

C. Believed D. To believe

He states that good qualities such as honesty and self-discipline make ____he is today.

A. whom B. how C. what D. which