A.   ask                                                   B.   asks

C.   asked                                                D.   asking

14.   ________ to our regret, at present we cannot entertain any fresh orders.   （　　　）

A.   many                                                B.   much

C.   more                                                D.   most

15. We wish to receive your shipping advice soon for the goods under the captioned ________.    （　　　）

A.   letter                                                 B.   cable

C.   contract                                            D.   communication

16. We have ________ stated that we are not in a position to supply at the moment.   （　　　）

A.   strongly                                            B.   expressly

C.   seriously                                             D.   gladly

17. The importer will go to the wharf and ________ delivery of the goods.