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Part ⅠVocabulary.

Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary.

1. There is some difference of viewpoint about the question of rent costs.

2. The plan wasn’t successful, since there were too many disagreements among the meeting attendants.

3. I’ve begun to consider what to do next.

4. Before you depart, let me give you a word of advice.

5. She wanted to ascertain that her son was among the wounded.

6. We knew that Mary would do well, but she was succeeded beyond expectation.

7. The negotiating teams will have some informal discussions later this afternoon.

8. They had a heated argument about transport costs.

9. He was disappointed that other guests were not coming.

10. We can’t hire more people and cut costs. The two plans are in conflict . Part ⅡPlease choose the best answer to fill in each blank. (15%, 1% for each)

1. We went to see the exhibition ______ the storm.

A. but for

B. in spite

C. in spite of

D. although

2. My camera can be ______ to take pictures in cloudy or sunny conditions.

A. treated

B. adjusted

C. accepted

D. suited

3. Police have ______ for the public to come forward with any information which might help them in their inquiries.

A. urged

B. informed

C. called

D. told

4. Please turn ______ the switch as soon as the water boils.

A. down

B. off

C. out

D. up

5. Though they were in the mountain area, they were well ______ about the world by watching TV.

A. told

B. said

C. informed

D. spoken

6. We must focus ______ our sales force as the chief means of improving trade.

A. to

B. in

C. on

D. with

7. He is very much ______ to the cause of language teaching.

A. communicated

B. committed

C. consistent

D. committing

8. She is always trying to make a good impression ______ people with her new ring.

A. by

B. with

C. on

D. in

9. If you ______, I would have told you.

A. asked

B. had asked

C. have asked

D. would have asked

10. Jefferson always made on-the-spot survey, ______ he based his conclusion.

A. which

B. from which

C. in which

D. on which

11. The officer from the police gave a ______ on drug abuse.

A. address

B. presentation

C. staff

D. interview

12. Autism is a series of disorders that can ____ from mild to severe.

A. absorb

B. range

C. encounter

D. match

13. Liu Xiang is ______ this season.

A. at best

B. at his best

C. in his best

D. in best

14. Human reactions __to____ body language are not always known in advance.

A. of

B. on

C. in

D. to

15. ______ discipline must be followed in the army.

A. Obvious

B. Rigid

C. Economic

D. Sound

Part ⅢFill in each of the blanks with a suitable preposition or adverb. (15%, 1% for each)

1. Teachers may exercise more influence __on/upon ___ their students than parents.

2. The rock and roll music appeals especially _ to _____ young people.