Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 9. To some extent, being __________ to radioactive substances, children are vulnerable to birth defects. A. exposed B. led C. resulted D. affected 10. Surveys have shown that oil spills lead __________ the deaths of aquatic creatures. A. in B. about C. to D. with 11. If I __________ you, I __________ rush into a public shelter to avoid being flooded. A. was/won’t B. were/ wouldn’t C. were/will D. were/ would 12. Admittedly, English is an __________ language of many nations in the world. A. unique B. useful C. mother D. official 13. Undoubtedly, Scottish men often wear __________ when they take part in traditional festivals. A. long skirts B. kilts C. masks D. fake teeth 14. __________ to evacuating the village in time, we can save many lives. A. Thanks B. Leading C. Have D. Decided 15. To be specific, the mudslide __________ the whole village and the hurricane __________ the town nearby in addition to the __________ of the city. A. erupted/hit/shook B. buried/struck/shake C. collapse/struck/shake D. collapsed/hit/shaken 16 With regard to economic effects, the __________ has put the national job market on the verge of collapse. A. earthquake B. rescue C. aid D. floods 17 The lighting of the torch __________ peace and friendship among the nations of the world. A. icons B. symbolizes C. iconic D. leaves 18. The photo exhibition _________ place in our school on 8th March. A. has taken B. takes C. is taking D. will take