1. In that country, guests tend to feel they are not highly if the invitation to a dinner party is extended only three or four days before the party date.
13. In spite of the wide range of reading material specially written or _______ for language learning purposes, there is yet no comprehensive systematic programme for the reading skills.
(a) adapted (b) acknowledged (c) assembled (d) appointed
14.The mother said she would ________her son washing the dishes if he could finish his assignment before supper.
(a) let down (b) let alone (c) let off (d) let out
15.We should always keep in mind that _______decisions often lead to bitter regrets .
(a) urgent (b) hasty (c) instant (d) prompt
16.John complained to the bookseller that there were several pages _______in the dictionary.
(a) missing (b) losing (c) 0dropping (d) leaking
17. In the past, most foresters have been men, but today, the number of women _________this field is climbing.