第一节 单项填空 1. Could I speak to Mr Smith, please? _. Ill go and ask him to answer the call.A. Please hold the line B. Please hang offC. Sorry, he isnt here now D. Sorry. Im afraid you have the wrong number2. He went to the library _ last night, but you broke your word. A. in time B. in need C. on earth D. in truth 3. You were _ about Jane. She really wanted to help you. Sorry, I thought she wanted to laugh at me as usual.A. mistaken B. thankful C. wrong D. straightforward4. Mr. smith has little acquaintance _ drama, while he has a wide knowledge _ painting. A. with; of B. of; about C. with; about D. of; of 5. The coat is very beautiful _ its design, but I dont like its color.A. other thanB. rather than C. in view of D. in terms of 6. How do you deal with their objections to our plan? I think we can safely _ them since our plan is made on a scientific basis.A. approve B. dismiss C. distribute D. disgust7. _ with a camera, a compass and several maps, the scientists set out to explore the ancient forest.A.EquippingB.Having equippedC.EquippedD.To be equipped8. I havent seen my close friend John lately, and I wonder how things go with him. I _ him the other day. He said he worked in a candy store.A. have met with B. am going to meet with C. met with D. had met with9. The children were _ into different groups according to how much they know.A. combined B. classified C. listed D. clarified10. We are indeed very fortunate _ our grandparents. A. comparing with B. compared with C. comparing to D. is compared with 11. Although she is _ for the moment about the invitation, I believe she will accept it considering the benefits of it.A. hesitating B. pausing C. stopping D. wondering12. _ in a bright yellow dress, she looks younger than before.A. Dressed B. To dressC. Dressing D. Having dressed13. Mark went through the files once more carefully for fear that he should _any essential details.A. drop B. overlook C. ignore D. display14. _ several times, but unfortunately, the boy still couldnt smooth away the problem on his own.A. Having been explained B. The problem having been explainedC. The problem had been explained D. Although the problem had been explained15. If we are all willing to make _ with each other, quarrels and conflicts will be avoided and we will surely live in peace.A. acquaintance B. adjustments C. preparation D. a compromise16. What time would it be _ for me to come round? Any time will do as long as you are free.A. convenient B. fair C. easy D. comfortable 17When I walked past the street and saw the children playing happily, their happy laughter _ memories of my childhood. A. called in B. called for C. called on D. called up18 Mrs Black isnt in and Ill have to ring _. I would appreciate it if you ring _ after 6 oclock.A. off; back B. up; off C. out; up D. back; off19. When I returned to my study, I found the floor thoroughly _ and all my books _ according to the types of books.A. cleaning; ranging B. cleaned; ranged C. have cleaned; ranged D. has cleaned; ranged20. He was left out when they _ choosing a new manager, which came as a complete surprise to him. A. set out B. set about C. set off D. set up21. Unfortunately the restaurant he recommended fell short of our _. A.expectationsB.advantagesC.opportunitiesD. contributions22. Who do you intend to have _ your computer? I havent decided yet. I wonder if you could help me.A. to repair B. repaired C. to be repaired D. repair23. The local economy is now _ a mess and the government is _ a loss for what to do now.A. at; at B. down; at C. in; in D. in; at24. There is only three days left, but we still have a pile of papers to deal with. Dont worry. We have already _two thirds of them after all.A. got over B. got through C. given up D. given away25. The book represents a wonderful love story, so once_,it will be popular with young people.A. publishes B.publishingC.publishedD.having published26. They have a beer together _, talking about their separate life, but not often.A. by and byB. now and thenC. all the timeD. more or less27. Its your decision you must _ the responsibility if things go wrong.A. bear B. take down C. put up with D. stand28.I think _ right that you didnt go there. A. that B. it C. its D. you29.These two shirts are a similar style , although they _ in that one has short sleeves