[单项选择]When you are making a speech, always remember to keep it short and ______.
A. to the point
B. in a sense
C. by all means
D. in other words

[单项选择]The line is always busy when you are making a phone call. You'd better______. [A] dial 0 for the front desk [B] call the room staff [C] go to the public telephone boxes in the hall

[单项选择]For security reasons, always log ______ when you leave your computer unattended for any period of time.
A. on
B. up
C. in
D. out

[单项选择]—How much of his speech did you think you understood —______ I wish I had worked harder.
A. Not a little
B. Very few
C. Nearly everything
D. Almost nothing

[单项选择]You startled me when you shouted.
A. threatened
B. frightened
C. interrupted
D. troubled

[单项选择]You should take books with you when you go out with your child.

[单项选择]As always when she sang in the bathroom, she ______ the high notes in a special way.
A. span out
B. belted out
C. spread out
D. stretch out

[单项选择]--I always look out when crossing the street.--You are right. You can't be too ______.
A. nervous
B. careful
C. careless
D. hurried

[单项选择]When you are considering colleges, you usually have already studied for
A. 8 years.
B. 10 years.
C. 9 years.
D. 12 years.

[单项选择]You should check your answers when you finish the paper.

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When you have completed your college education,you will look for a job suited to your training,interests,and ambitions(志向).In most cases,you will visit a likely employer’s office and complete an application form for the position in which you are interested.The employer may then make a decision regarding your ability on the basis of the application form and a personal interview. Throughout your lifetime,however,you may find yourself in other job-seeking situations in an attempt to improve your position.As you gain experience,you are likely to become ambitious for better and better jobs.These better jobs often request written letters of application and summaries of your background and experience.Your writing skills may play an important part in obtaining the job you desire. In any job-seeking situation,there are a number of ways you may use your writing skills:to complete an application form,prepare a resume,write an application letter,or write employment follow-up letters.As
A. will follow their interests and ambition
B. like to visit every employer's office
C. can make an arrangement for an interview
D. will surely get a chance to improve position

[单项选择]The writer has the opinion that when you paint your house, you will most likely choose______.
A. the characteristic local colors
B. your favorite colors
C. the colors to your artistic taste
D. the colors that fit in well with furniture