26.he weather __________ us from climbing the mountain.

A. discharged                 B. disguised                  C. disturbed           D. discouraged

27.The teacher said that the classroom was empty __________ a few chairs.

A. but for                      B. except for                 C. apart from              D. besides

28.This is the hotel __________ I like to stay.

A. in which                    B. at which                   C. to which                D. at that

29.The child took a spoonful and tasted it carefully __________ it was hot.

A. in case                      B. provided                   C. if                             D. unless

30.__________ impossible to make a living in real estate, Nancy added insurance as a side line.

A. It’s being                   B. Its being                   C. It is                         D. It being

31.She __________ in wearing that old – fashioned hat.

A. insists                       B. persists                    C. assists                      D. consists

32.The __________ horse ran away from the fire.

A. having frightened       B. frightening                C. frightened                 D. frighten

33.Dr. Bruce will first give you a summary of the situation and then discuss it __________.

A. at interval