52 Mike’s uncle insists ______________ in this hotel.

　　A) whatever B) whomever

　　C) whichever D) whoever

　　53 We agreed to accept ______________ they thought was the best tourist guide.

　　A) whatever B) whomever

　　C) whichever D) whoever

　　54 It is our ___________ policy that we will achieve unity through peaceful means.

　　A) consistent B) continuous

　　C) considerate D) continual

　　55 Between 1974 and 1997, the number of overseas visitors expanded _________27%.

　　A) by B) for

　　C) to D) in

　　56 Although many people view conflict as bad, conflict is sometimes useful ___________ it forces people to test the relative merits of their attitudes and behaviors.

　　A) by which B) to which

　　C) in that D) so that

　　57 He is __________ about his chances of winning a gold medal in the Olympics next year.

　　A) optimistic B) optional

　　C) outstanding D) obvious

　　58 Sometimes I wish I ___________ in a different time and a different place.

　　A) be living B) were living

　　C) would live D) would have lived

　　59 The director was critical _______________ the way we were doing the work.

　　A) at B) in

　　C) of D) with

　　60 In a sudden _____________ of anger, the man tore up everything within reach.

　　A) attack B) burst

　　C) split D) blast

　　61 ______________ she realized it was too late to go home.

　　A) No sooner it grew dark than B) Hardly did it grow dark that

　　C) Scarcely had it grown dark than D) It was not until dark that

　　62 In Britain people _____________ four million tons of potatoes every year.

　　A) swallow B) dispose

　　C) consume D) exhaust

　　63 I’d _____________ his reputation with other farmers and business people in the community, and then make a decision about whether or not to approve a loan.

　　A) take into account B) account for

　　C) make up for D) make out