1. Multi-symptom cold medicines include a mix of ingredients, some of ________ may be useful and some not, depending on what your most severe symptoms are. A. them B. which C. these D. that
2. Unlike some kids who graduate high school eager to start a life away from home, Matt ________ a college about 30 miles from his home so that he could remain devoted to family, and especially his mother. A. applied to B. applied for C. replied to D. replied for
3. A recent survey found a solid majority of women and men in agreement that ________ equal sharing of housework when both parents work full time. A. it should have B. it should be
C. there should have D. there should be
4. I wouldn't want to go into ________ on those particular issues right now, but I want to emphasize that drastic measures must be taken to effectively address them. A. a too great detail B. too a great detail C. too great a detail D. a great detail too
5. In 1980, the average textile (纺织业的) worker in the United States was earning $6.32 an hour, while his ________ in some developing countries was making only 80 cents an hour. A. counterpart B. colleague C. comrade D. companion
6. When Jim purchased the land five years ago, he had a scenario that included potential ________ of it to a holiday resort. A. diversion B. conversion C. innovation D. conservation
7. There seems to be no debate about the ________ that the world will be warmer and warmer if we keep pumping large amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. A. preposition B. proposition C. persuasion D. perception
8. Corey said his time working with the professor was the most rewarding experience he had ever had in his life, far ________ anything that he might have dreamed of or imagined. A. surpassing（超过） B. surpassed C. surpass D. to surpass
9. According to a recent study, if somebody gets into a car and tries to pull out, they often take longer to do so if there's somebody waiting to get into that parking ________. A. venue B. lot C. space D. zone
10. After the layoffs were announced, Mr. Hollande ________ that the plan \therefore it will not be accepted\ A. refuted B. resented C. reverted D. retorted
11. With the collapse of the stock market, many ________ professionals and executives have been stripped of their huge gains on stock option packages and investments. A. well-fed B. well-off C. well-timed D. well-earned
12. Denise has a worsening eye problem that leaves her unable to drive. ________, she recently fell and broke her ankle and has to use a wheelchair now to get around her house. A. To keep things as bad B. To make things worsening C. To put bad things together D. To make matters worse
13. ________ that his eldest son had a drug addiction and liked to use painkillers and different medications.
A. There' s no secret B. There isn't secret C. It's no secret D. It's not a secret
14. The smiling champion said she was lucky ________ she came along at a time when there were places where she could learn and people who would give her the opportunity to learn. A. in that B. given that C. provided that D. now that
15. Experts carry heavy responsibilities when assessing the risk of the epidemic for the health of the population and ________ enormous pressure to be both efficient and accurate.
A. are supposed to B. are subject to C. are inclined to D. are likely to
16. Some people dread the idea of eating the same thing for dinner two nights ________. They prefer to cook fresh food for themselves every day. A. at a stretch B. at a time C. in any case D. in a row
17. Environmental issues such as global warming and acid rain have captured public attention recently. Concern about such issues has led many to ________ far-reaching solutions. A. call for B. call upon C. call up D. call in
18. Last year's rate increases ________ the worst bear market in bonds since records were started in the early 1920s. A. evoked B. aroused
C. triggered 触发 D. inspired
19. Officials of the company have repeatedly denied in public statements and sworn ________ that they sought to sell cigarettes to those under 18. A. oath
B. testimony证词 C. confession D. evidence
20. Beyond keeping detailed records, our company needs to have a plan in place for the ________ and preservation of documents after a demand letter is served. A. retrieval恢复 B. renewal C. rescue D. retention
21. I can't believe she spent five hours loafing around in the open garden outside the pyramids, ________ on the bare ground, watching the comings and goings of people around her. A. sat B. to sit
C. seated 就座 D. to be seated
22. The media says that the new prime minister risks ________ the economy by pushing through a higher sales tax that may damp consumption. A. to stall B. stall