7. It's suggested in his wife's e-mail that had he told the truth then, he ____ in the current dilemma.

A. wasn't B. hadn't been C. wouldn't be D. wouldn't have been

8. The British increased control over their American colonies, soldiers ______ there to ensure that the Americans would obey them.

A. stationed B. were stationed C. to be stationed D. being stationed

9. A foodie or a food lover ____ someone who has an enthusiastic interest in the preparation and consumption of good food.

A. corresponds to B. subscribes to C. refers to D. submits to

10. The church, _______ the ceiling was covered with colorful designs and pictures, was pulled down by the workers last week.

A. which B. whose C. of whom D. of which

11. _______ imperfect the book turns out to be, it's the fruit of her ten years' hard work.

A. However B. Whatever C. How D. What

12. This is an ideal site for a university _______ it's far from the downtown area.

A. provided that B. so that C. in that D. since that

13. _____the shortage of time, the chairman decided that each candidate should finish the speech within five minutes.

A. In contrast to B. In response to C. In terms of D. In view of