Part I Multiple Choice (10 points, 1 point for each)

Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

 

1. She was quite sure that she ________ the door before she left the office.

   A) will lockB) would lock      C) has locked   D) had locked

2. In fact, there are different reasons ________ people are working long hours.

   A) whereB) which  C) why            D) how

3. Broadband (宽带) connections are widely available now, ________ makes online shopping much easier.

   A) what      B) whatever        C) whoD) which

4. The manager decided to continue the sales for________ two weeks because of the large stock of goods.

   A) other  B) another        C) the other D) others

5. We don’t have to hurry as the bus ________ for London at five in the evening.

   A) leaves  B) left             C) has been leaving  D) has left

6. ________ great losses in the financial crisis, the company closed down last year.

  A) Being suffered    B) To suffer        C) Having suffered  D) Suffered

7. Last week two engineers ________ to help solve the technical problems of the project.

   A) have sent       B) were sent        C) sent  D) had sent

8. You have to work in this position for two years ________ getting promoted.

   A) on         B) since           C) with  D) before

9. Please feel free to tell us ________ you think about our program so that we can benefit from your views and experience.

   A) what      B) that             C) if  D) lest

10. The company is offering a five percent discount to customers as a way ________ its online sales.

   A) promoting     B) promoted        C) to promote   D) promotes