21. —_____ I didn’t hear you clearly. It’s too noisy here.

   —I was saying that the party was great.

      A. Repeat.                    B. Once again.              C. Sorry?                    D. So what?

22. It is reported that accidents _____ driving at high speed were very common last year.

      A. for                          B. because                   C. due to                     D. instead of

23. Because she is very kind-hearted, her friends and neighbors came to _____ when she became ill.

      A. help out                    B. hold out                   C. keep out           D. give out

24. “Now, I should like to _____ to the health of all the ladies and gentlemen present here!” said the chairman.

      A. drink                      B. supply                    C. provide                   D. suggest