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. When I am away _____ business, I contact my office every day by email.

   A. with    B. of    C. on    D. to

2. In addition to economic considerations, there are other reasons _____ people work long hours.

A. what    B. why    C. when    D. where

3. There may be a need for retraining if you expect employee _____ new technology.

A. using    B. use    C. to use    D. used

4. A survey suggests that nearly one in six children has difficulty _____ to talk.

    A. to learn    B. learning    C. learn    D. learnt

5. It was in their London branch _____ we met and discussed the issue.

    A. that    B. which    C. how    D. what

6. The decision about such a big project can not be made _____ each member of the board agrees.

    A. if    B. unless    C. though    D. as

7. There was no proof to show that Charles had committed the crime, _____ he was set free.

    A. but    B. for    C. or    D. so

8. Medical accidents _____ by drugs have attracted much attention in that country.

    A. causing    B. to be caused    C. be caused    D. caused

9. No sooner _____ than I realized I’d left the document at home.

A. have we sat down    B. had we sat down    

C. we had sat down     D. we sat down

10. The sales department of a company is engaged in _____ the products and making profits.

    A. selling    B. sell    C. being sold    D. having sold