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  — I’m very sorry for the mistake I’ve made.— It’s OK. (). 
A:That can happen to the rest of us. 
B:What’s the matter with you? 
C:Why are you so careless? 
D:You should be responsible for it. 
 
— I must apologize for having delayed the job.— (). 
A:Pleased to meet you. 
B:No, that’s not your fault. 
C:I don’t know. 
D:Thanks a lot. 
 
All the windows () have been repaired. 
A:breaking 
B:being broken 
C:broken 
D:broke 
 
Let’s see () we can find out some information about that city. 
A:that 
B:whether 
C:when 
D:what 
 
You'll never guess the answer. Do you ()? 
A:give up 
B:get off 
C:give away 
D:get down 
 
Though he had often made his little sister (), today he was made () by his little sister. 
A:cry; to cry 
B:crying; crying 
C:cry; cry 
D:to cry; cry 
 
Oxygen is often stored as a liquid, although it is used () as a gas. 
A:primarily 
B:seldom 
C:rarely 
D:sometimes 
 
— Pass the dictionary, will you?— (). 
A:By all means. 
B:Pleasure. 
C:None. 
D:Thanks. 
 
—Are you satisfied with what she has done?—(). It couldn’t be any better. 
A:Not a little 
B:Not at all 
C:I’m sorry 
D:Thank you 
 
— Thank you for calling. 
A:Don’t mention it. 
B:Nice talking to you. 
C:That’s fine. 
D:Call back again. 
 
— Can I help you? What would you like?— I don’t know.— Would you like something to eat? How about some cakes?— (). I think I’d like some bread. 
A:Yes, please 
B:That’s it 
C:No, thanks 
D:It doesn’t matter 
 
How did you find me selling my dress?I saw your (). 
A:kite 
B:fly 
C:book 
D:flyer 
 
When do the bids rise most?The bids rise most just before the close of the (). 
A:auction 
B:action 
C:activist 
D:act 
 
By the time you arrive in London, we () in Europe for two weeks. 
A:shall stay 
B:will have stayed 
C:have stayed 
D:have been staying 
 
The commission is made up of five people, () two women. 
A:including 
B:involving 
C:included 
D:involved 
 
Under no () should we be reckless of consequence and make hasty decisions. 
A:instance 
B:circumstance 
C:situation 
D:environment 
 
I have heard () he will come tomorrow. 
A:when 
B:how 
C:what 
D:that 
 
— Thanks for your help.— (). 
A:My pleasure. 
B:Quite right. 
C:Never mind. 
D:Don’t thank me. 
 
Obsessive () can be very irritating. 
A:perfectionism 
B:awareness 
C:person 
D:critic 
 
—Could you do me a favor?— (). 
A:Never mind. 
B:With pleasure. 
C:Can’t complain. 
D:Not at all. 
 
(), I have never seen a more capable man than John. 
A:As long as I have traveled 
B:As I travel so much 
C:Now that I have traveled 
D:Much as I have traveled 
 
Had I got there five minutes earlier, I could () her. 
A:meet 
B:meeting 
C:have met 
D:to meet 
 
—I think I shall read a book instead.— (). 
A:Great. Watching TV programme is much better. 
B:No way. Our TV set doesn’t work now. 
C:OK. Let’s turn on the TV set. 
D:Good idea. That‘s much better than watching a bad TV programme. 
 
— ().— Yes, where is ladies’ room please? 
A:I can help you. 
B:Let me help you. 
C:May I help you? 
D:What can I do for you? 
 
— Is this raincoat yours? 
A:is hanging 
B:hangs 
C:has hung 
D:hung 
 
— I am afraid I spilled coffee on the tablecloth.— (). 
A:Don’t worry about it. 
B:What’s wrong with you? 
C:What’s happened? 
D:You have done well. 
 
Little () about his own health though he was very ill. 
A:he cared 
B:does he care 
C:did he care 
D:he cares 
 
— I don‘t think that it‘s true. He‘s always telling strange stories.— (). 
A:Why not! 
B:I am of the same opinion. I think his story is true this time. 
C:I know. But this time I can‘t decide if he is right or not. 
D:I cannot share your view. It must be a false story. 
 
The manager discussed the plan that they would like to see () the next year. 
A:carry out 
B:carrying out 
C:carried out 
D:to carry out 
 
My watch () at nine o’clock, but now it (). 
A:went; stopped 
B:went; is stopping 
C:was going; stopped 
D:was going; has stopped 
 
Please enter your () when you pay. 
A:state 
B:PIN 
C:welfare 
D:address 
 
() at the meeting are some experienced teachers. 
A:Presented 
B:Having been present 
C:Being presented 
D:Present 
 
She is continually () her position/authority by getting other  people to do things for her. 
A:abusing 
B:teasing 
C:using 
D:tempting 
 
Jack won the championship of the competition, () made the whole family excited. 
A:that 
B:who 
C:which 
D:what 
 
The room was designed () a study. 
A:being 
B:been 
C:to be 
D:to have been 
 
Mrs. White became a teacher in 1985. She () for twenty years by next summer. 
A:will teach 
B:has been teaching 
C:would have taught 
D:will have been teaching 
 
The aim is neither to judge nor to force forgiveness, but rather to () understanding. 
A:foster 
B:harvest 
C:brighten 
D:activate 
 
It is his first visit to Europe as the (). 
A:preside 
B:resident 
C:presidency 
D:president 
 
Food is to men () oil is to machine. 
A:what 
B:that 
C:which 
D:in which 
 
The book is well (). 
A:worth reading 
B:worthy to read 
C:worth to read 
D:worthy reading 
 
— I think the shop is closed at this time of day.— (). 
A:No, I think it's open. 
B:No, I think it's closed. 
C:Yes, I think it's open. 
D:Yes, I don't think so. 
 
I first met Simon three years ago. She () at a university at that time. 
A:has worked 
B:was working 
C:has been working 
D:had worked 
 
—How often do you eat out? —(), but usually once a week. 
A:Have no idea 
B:It depends 
C:As usual 
D:Generally speaking 
 
— I am very sorry. Can I get you another one?— (). 
A:That’s fine. 
B:I don’t forgive you. 
C:No, forget about it. 
D:It’s none of your business. 
 
We were in the same college, () was male-only at that time. 
A:that 
B:which 
C:it 
D:although 
 
()I accept that he's not perfect in many respects, I do actually quite like the man. 
A:why 
B:how 
C:who 
D:while 
 
—I wonder if I could possibly use your car for tonight?—(). I’m not using it anyhow. 
A:Sure, go ahead 
B:I don’t know 
C:Yes, indeed 
D:I don’t care 
 
If you have a () diet, you are getting all the vitamins you need. 
A:balanced 
B:bankrupt 
C:biased 
D:boring 
 
He got up () early () he caught the first bus. 
A:so; as to 
B:so; that 
C:as; as 
D:such; that 
 
The child is spoiled by the () love from the grandparents. 
A:sufficient 
B:moderate 
C:adequate 
D:excessive 
 
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