[单项选择]The French correspondents were（）; they could speak very little English.
A. at loss
B. at a loss
C. at the loss
D. at one less

[填空题]None of us could speak the language (speak) （　） in that area, so we took an interpreter with us.

[填空题]None of us could speak the language (speak)（）in that area, so we took an interpreter with us.

[填空题]None of us could speak the language (speak) ______ in that area, so we took an interpreter with us.

[填空题]Which one of the two men could speak English

[单项选择]（）surprised me was （） he could speak english so well.
A. What, how
B. What, that
C. That, that
D. Whom, that

[单项选择]I wish I could speak English______as John.
[A] as good [B] as better [C] as well

[填空题]It is much (easy) （） to read French than to speak it.

[单项选择]The French citizens were probably kidnapped by ______ .
A. seven foreigners
B. some captives
C. Moslem extremists
D. Algerian police

[单项选择]Karen: Hello. Could I speak to Justin, please Justin,（）.
A. Yes, you could. 
B. Speaking.
C. Who are you
D. Speak, please.

[单项选择]

W: Professor Weston, could I speak to you
M: Yes, but only for a few minutes. I have a meeting at three o’ clock.
W: I think this will be quick, I need permission to register for your advanced sketching course.
M: Have you taken the prerequisite, the beginning sketching course
W: No, and that’ s just why I’ m here. The catalog says that the instructor can give permission to register without the prerequisite.
M: That’s correct. Have you had any previous experience
W: I’ ye brought lots of sketch books full of my work, but ! had no formal training.
M: Can I have a look at some of your sketches
W: Certainly, here are some examples, mostly flowers and landscapes.
M: They look pretty good, but ! really don’t have time to make a decision now, why don’ t you give them to me and I’ll review them this evening. I’ 11 let you know tomorrow.
W: Thanks a lot. I
A. Confused.
B. Annoyed.
C. Surprised.
D. Encouraged.

[判断题]

W: Professor Weston, could I speak to you
M: Come in please, Jenny. How can I help you
W: I need to get your signature on my schedule card here, on the line above advisor’s approval.
M: Sure, but let’s look at it over together first. How many courses do you have here
W: Six.
M: Six That’s quite a heavy load. Any particular reason
W: I had to drop my chemistry course last semester when I was in a hospital, so. I need to take it gain.
M: So you’ve already learnt a lot of the material.
W: Right. And calculus is a part of the third year requirement.
M: Let’s see, chemistry. Oh I see you’ll be in my seminar on modern American novels.
W: Yes, I’m looking forward to it and the romantic poetry seminar, too.
M: Two seminars That is rather a lot. Can you handle the work
W: I think so. I know it’s a graduate course and I’m only a junior, but..

[填空题]

• A. Excuse me, sir
• B. Could I speak to Bruce, please
• C. I’m not sure if he would give me one or two.
• D. My telephone number has changed.
• E. A little better.
• F. Has he got your telephone number
• G. He’s not in at the moment.
• H. You’re welcome.
  Mrs. Lee: Hello. 68178502.
  David : Hello. (56)
  Mrs. Lee: Sorry. (57) Can I take a message
  David: Yes. This is David, Bruce’s friend. I want to ask him for some Chinese ancient coins. He told me he had got some recently. (58) I don’t care if they were made of different metals, I just want to add some more coins in my collection.
  Mrs. Lee: OK. I’ll tell him. Would you like him to ring you back later
  David: Well, I won’t be at home later this day. Would you please ask him to ring me tomorrow morning
  Mrs.