Commercial airliners do not fly in the vicinity of volcanic eruptions because even a small

amount of volcanic ash can damage its engines.

A. We were not impressed by the new cinema at all because it looked rather expensive. 

B. The new cinema was more expensive than we expected. 

C. We weren’t as much impressed by the new cinema’s look as its cost. 

D. We were very impressed by the new cinema, but found it rather expensive.

A. has painted

B.has been painted

C.painted

D. had been painted

A. eventually

B.sooner or later

C. at the beginning

D. all along

A. combines

B.combination of

C.combining

D. is combining

A. is conquering

B.will conquer

C. has conquered

D. will have conquered

A. optimistic

B.critical

C.sympathetic

D. confidential