A. got over                    B. got behind                C. got round               D. got through

27.   Americans use their cars for nearly 90 per cent of all personal __________.

A. trips                          B. travels                      C. voyage                   D. journey

28.   __________ the English examination I would have gone to the concert last Saturday.

A. But for                      B. As for                      C. In spite of                D. Because of

29.   __________ it will do us harm or good remains to be seen.

A. Whether                    B. If                             C. As                           D. All

30.   The managing director took the __________ for the accident, although it was not really his fault.

A. guilt                          B. blame                       C. accusation                D. charge

31.   The man’s dirty shirt __________ an unpleasant smell.

A. gave up                     B. gave over                 C. gave off                 D. gave away

32.   So rapidly __________ increased that the government’s housing programme needs revision.

A. has the population