1 . Because of the inspiring speech, the employees were motivated to improve their performance.

A．the employees were encouraged to enhance their output

B．the employees were asked to raise their work standards

C．the employees failed to give a good performance

D．the employees tried to have a pay rise

2 . 假定你是李华，一名来自中国的学生，在论坛上看到美国高考（SAT）的消息，请给版主Tom写一封电子邮件，咨询相关信息。内容包括：
1. 举办的时间；
2. 考试内容和方式：
3. 对外国学生的要求和费用。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 开头结尾已为你写好；文章可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Tom,
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3 . As a freelancer, Peter enjoyed the flexibility of his occupation, allowing him to create his own work schedule.

A．his timetable was taken up

B．his accomplishments were appreciated

C．his work restricted his creativity to narrow limits

D．his job gave him the freedom to make his own working plan

4 . Though the exam was challenging, she performed well with a decent understanding of the subject.

A．she struggled on account of financial hardships

B．she succeeded owing to her innovative approach

C．she did a good job because she knew the subject quite well

D．she failed the test due to a weak understanding of the subject.

5 . Before a test, reviewing your notes is important.

A．it’s vital to communicate effectively	B．it’s important to go through your notes
C．it’s crucial to understand the instructions	D．it’s harmful to take the test with your notes

6 . By practicing mindfulness, individuals can reduce stress and improve well-being.

A．they will become careless	B．they will lose focus easily
C．they can improve their concentration	D．they can enhance their overall health

7 . Although it was a difficult task, they were willing to accept the responsibility.

A．they were interested in the task	B．they enjoyed facing the challenge
C．they were ready to shoulder the task	D．they avoided taking on the demanding role

8 . After they finish the survey, they will determine the preferences of the customers.

A．they will find out how customers shop

B．they will figure out what customers like

C．grasping what customers enjoy won’t come easily to them

D．understanding what customers favor will be beyond their reach

9 . If the weather conditions worsen, we may need to adjust our travel plans.

A．our travel plans may require examination	B．our travel plans may need to be cancelled
C．we are likely to stay as originally planned	D．we might need to make changes to our travel plans

10 . With effective time management, John successfully balanced his work and personal life.

A．poorly handling his work	B．messily planning his time
C．skillfully organizing his schedule	D．efficiently enhancing his performance