40. All workers applying for technical positions ____ to complete related training in three
months.
(A) are advised (B) has got (C) should (D) have need
41. After ____ the matter for two days, we were still unable to reach any conclusion.
(A) discussed (B) having been discussed
(C) discussing (D) being discussed
42. Because of ____ oil prices and the COVID-19 pandemic, things that people need in
everyday life are becoming more and more expensive.
(A) raising (B) rising (C) difficult (D) extending
51. Studies show females usually surf the Internet for ____ reasons and males just do it for
fun.
(A) practical (B) unthinkable (C) questionable (D) valuable
36. Any attempt to influence the referees during the game will be regarded as a(n) _____ of the rules.
(A) fraction (B) infraction (C) intrusion (D) malfunction
38. Don’t be troubled by Kate’s frequent angry remarks. It’s just _____ of her illness.
(A) a clarification (B) a consistency (C) an enforcement (D) a manifestation
42. The best way to protect the skin _____ is to avoid the sun when it is at its hottest or wear sunscreen.
(A) to injure (B) to be injured (C) from injuring (D) from being injured
43. Being a good listener involves more than just the ability to speak. Your body language also _____.
(A) counts (B) accounts (C) calculates (D) depends