31. People who are good at ______ skills tend to get along with others well and have prosperous
careers.
(A) reckless (B) original (C) imaginative (D) communicative
35. The study reveals that onions and gingers can ______ the occurrences of diseases.
(A) used to lower (B) be used to lower
(C) be used to lowering (D) use to fight
42. A: I’m thinking keeping a dog. B: Well, ______. Keeping a pet is not easy.
(A) you think twice before you get a pet
(B) you’d better keep a cat rather than a dog
(C) you shouldn’t give up so soon
(D) thanks for your advice
43. A: I like John’s idea. B: I like his idea, too.______.
(A) He was just copying someone else’s idea
(B) He is very creative
(C) His idea was not original at all
(D) It didn’t solve any problems
44. A: I have two tickets to the concert tomorrow. Would you like to go with me?
B: ______, but I need to prepare for the coming exam tomorrow.
(A) I don’t like the concert (B) It sounds boring
(C) I’ll be there on time (D) I wish I could
45. A: Hello, ______
B: No problem. When will you arrive and how many nights will you stay?
(A) we would like to book a double room.
(B) is this a hotel?
(C) please give us the room key.
(D) how much do you charge for a double room?
47. A: I was not chosen to the school basketball team.
B: ______ There are still chances.
(A) I’m happy to hear that. (B) It’s not good that you quit.
(C) Don’t let it get you down. (D) That’s the spirit.
48. A: Do you see the sign on the door? Does it mean only dogs can enter this coffee shop?
B: ______ Actually, it says that they welcome people with their pets to their shop.
(A) I prefer cats to dogs. (B) I hate it when people keep dogs.
(C) That’s not what it means. (D) You guessed right.
49. Client: May I speak to Mr. White?
Secretary: __________Client: Thanks. I’ll call him later.
(A) Speaking. (B) Hello, may I take a message?
(C) Thank you for calling. (D) Sorry. He was out five minutes ago.
50. Hess: Excuse me. I’d like to try this on in a larger size.
Morgan: Certainly. I’ll get that for you right away.
Hess: Thank you.___________ Morgan: No problem. I’ll take both for you to try on.
(A) That sounds like a great idea. (B) Do you accept credit card?
(C) May I try on the blue shirt as well? (D) Where is the fitting room?