Discussion Groups / ESL Teaching / March 2005

He looked at the beautiful girl, with his heart _____ with excitement
(A) pound
(B) pounding
(C) pounded
(D) to pound

I feel tired and can¡¦t concentrate on my work. I _____
(A) must have stayed up late.
(B) would have stayed up late.
(C) shouldn¡¦t have stayed up late.
(D) couldn¡¦t have stayed up late.

I am too poor to buy anything. I wish I _____ a lot of money.
(A) have
(B) had
(C) have had
(D) had had

I like these two restaurants. _____ of them is expensive. The prices either
restaurant charges are quite reasonable.
(A) All
(B) Both
(C) Neither
(D) Each

cups all-purpose flour
   1 cup sugar
   2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
   1 teaspoon baking powder
   2 tablespoons cooking oil
   3 cups milk

Which of the following statements about the above is correct?
(A) This is a summary of a cookbook.
(B) This is a commentary on unsweetened food.
(C) These are ingredients of a dessert.
(D) These are rumors about a cook.