II.Multiple choices: 8. I wish you ............. stop interrupting me whenever I speak. a. will b. would c. did d. might 9. After a terrible argument with her boss, she handed in her .......... . a. reservation b. reputation c. resignation d. responsibility 10. The police are looking for a man of ......... height. a. medium b. extra c. tall d. special 11. There was nothing special about his clothes ........... from his flowery tie. a. but b. except c. other d. apart 12. You can use my bicycle .......... you bring it back tomorrow. a. as long as b. although c. nevertheless d. in spite of 13. I must take this watch to be repaired; it .......... over 20 minutes a day. a. increases b. progresses c. accelerates d. gains 14. Don’t throw the potato ........ away! It’s very nutritious. a. core b. peel c. shell d. skin