31. Harry was let go after his mistakes caused two important customers to switch to the
company’s competitors. Which is the closest to “let go” in meaning?
(A) quit (B) fired (C) given a warning (D) transferred
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
49. Being parents for the first time, Tim and Diana do not know how to stop ____.
(A) the baby to cry (B) the baby cries
(C) the baby from crying (D) the baby cry
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
38. I’ve been feeling a little _______ this week. I’m afraid I must go to see a doctor.
(A) out of my element (B) at a loss (C) under the weather (D) behind the times
43. My office is only a five-minute walk from the MRT station, so it’s _______ taking a taxi.
(A) not worth (B) no sense in (C) no point in (D) no reason to
45. A lot of manufacturing companies are trying to _______ by cutting the budget for equipment renewals.
(A) balance (B) economize (C) limit (D) reduce
55. The departure dates listed in this brochure for the summer tours _______ change.
(A) look up to (B) look forward to (C) are subject to (D) are based on