31. _________ of Albania was once forested, but __________ of the original vegetation remains, due to centuries of clearing and livestock grazing. A. Much – little B. Many – none C. Some – few D. Most - any 32. They continued to watch as the children began tossing small stones at their floating treasure, trying to halt its progress, when the sound of a horn startled them. What is the closet meaning with the underlined word? A. continue B. stop C. begin D. interrupt 33. __________ book I read recently about the housemaid who posed for __________ famous painting by Vermeer was informative as well as entertaining. A. A – any B. Any - ϕ C. ϕ – a D. The – a 34. Don’t be angry with Sue. All that she did was in good ________________. A. hope B. belief C. idea D. faith 35. Don’t you think that, since the two brothers do not speak to each other, we ______________ big problems getting their wives to sit together at the party? A. could have got B. may have had C. may be able to have D. might have 36. I hope you won’t take ______________ if I tell you the truth. A. annoyance B. offence C. resentment D. irritation 37. The teacher explained so much stuff in just one lesson that most of the students could __________ only half of it. A. get out B. let out C. take in D. break up 38. Subway systems may be built _________ city street or, in order to take a shortcut, they may pass ________ rivers. A. beneath – under B. in – across C. to – over D. with - about 39. “Can you give me some information?” – “_________________” A. No, thanks B. Yes, I can C. Certainly, sir D. I’d love to 40. Many young families have little or no ____________ of buying their own homes. A. aspect B. prospect C. concept D. view