53、It is futile to discuss the matter further, because ( ) going to agree upon anything today.

71. The family of the victim had to endure a long wait before the case cane to trial. The underlined part means ( ).

70. John always feels sluggish first thing in the morning. The underlined part means ( ).

69. All her cousins and their children have fair hair. The underlined part means ( ).

68. The operation could ( ) her life by two or three years.

67. Her career has ( ) a number of activities —composing, playing and acting.

66. The interviewers were impressed by the high calibre of the applicants for the job. The underlined part means ( ).

65. When the sentence “Shall I drive you to the airport first?” is turned into indirect speech, which of the following is most appropriate? ( )

64. Fool ( ) Michael is, he could not have done such a thing.

63. When the sentence “They had made a mess of the house” is turned into passive voice, which of the following is CORRECT? ( )

62. Which of the following italicized parts modifies an adverb? ( )