39. _____ their premises are in Kaoshiung, I cannot take the job unless I relocate.
(A) Due to
(B) Due
(C) Because of
(D) Because

35. To ensure a long life span and a high standard of edibility, the packaging of the “indestructible” sandwich has to be as _____ as possible, with layers of heat-resistant chemical and metal foil. (A) imperious (B) imperishable (C) impervious (D) imminent II. Grammar: What follows are 10 incomplete sentences. Four choices, marked A, B, C, D are given after each sentence. You are to choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.（10%）

36. _____ it to have rained this morning, I would not have gone jogging. (A) Should (B) For (C) Would (D) Were

37. Individuals who are eligible _____ a grant ought to speak to Mrs. Chu. (A) from (B) in (C) for (D) with

38. Contrary to widespread belief, the making of her movie is already _____ progress. (A) in (B) to (C) on (D) with

40. Not only _____ by three days, it also contained several unwanted items. (A) was the delivery delayed (B) the delivery delayed (C) the delivery was delayed (D) was the delivery delaying

41. It is imperative that errors _____ to the Technical Department the minute they are spotted. (A) are reported (B) is reported (C) be reporting (D) be reported

42. If the text is not simplified, it _____ incomprehensible. (A) is (B) being (C) would be (D) will be

43. _____ had I emptied my in-tray than another load of applications arrived. (A) Hardly (B) Barely (C) No sooner (D) As soon as

44. The _____ he grew, the more bitter he became. (A) elderly (B) older (C) more elderly (D) oldest

45. They hoped that the misunderstanding _____ before it affected the negotiations. (A) resolves (B) is resolved (C) be resolved (D) would be resolved