My seat is next to _______ of the famous writer so I could ask for some advice from him about writing. A. that B. this C. it D. one 2.The story conveys a strong message, _______ that will hopefully touch all who read it. A. it B. that C. those D. one 3.At our factory there are a few machines similar to _______ described in this magazine. A. them B. these C. those D. ones 4.—Would you like tea or coffee? —_______, thank you. I’ve just had some water. A. Either B. Both C. Any D. Neither 5.Sophia waited for a reply, but _______ came. A. either B. another C. neither D. none 6.When he took his gloves off, I noticed that _______ one had his name written inside. A. each B. every C. other D. another 7.It’s an either or situation — we can buy a new car this year or we can go on holiday but we can’t do _______. A. others B. either C. another D . both 8.Recycling is one way to protect the environment; reusing is _______. A. another B. the other C. one another D. one 9.In some countries, people eat with chopsticks, while in _______, knives and forks. A. another B. others C. both D. all 10.To warm himself, the sailor sat in front of the fire rubbing one bare foot against _______. A. another B. the other C. other D. either 11.A smile costs _______, but gives much. A. anything B. something C. nothing D. everything 12.Niki is always full of ideas, but _______ is useful to my knowledge. A. nothing B. no one C. neither D. none 13._______ can be good at something for 40 years if he doesn’t love it. A. Anybody B. Everybody C. Nobody D. Somebody 14.Charles was alone at home, with _______ looking after him. A. someone B. anyone C. not one D. no one 15.I’m afraid you can’t _______ to the village in an hour; you must allow for the icy road. A. get it B. take it C. leave it D. make it 16.—Alice, turn off the light and lock the door before you leave. —_______. A. Got it B. Made it C. Heard it D. Taken it 17.—Mom. I came first in the National Basic Skill Competition. —Well done! _______. A. Keep it up B. Take it easy C. Catch it D. Hold it. 18.—Why did he let you repeat his instruction time and time again? —_______ that I remember what was _______ after he went out. A. To see to it; to be done B. Making sure; to be done C. To make sure; to do D. Seeing to; done 19.I dislike _______ when you speak loudly in public. A. that B. what C. this D. it 20.I would appreciate _______ if you could pay it in cash. A. that B. it C. you D. one 21.I dislike _______ when others laugh at me in public or speak ill of me behind. A. that B. them C. those D. It 22.—Would you say something more about it? —I’m afraid I can’t. I only know _______ much. A. such B. too C. very D. that 23.We can hardly believe that she can speak English _______ fluently within such a short period of time. A. such B. much C. this D. hardly