1 . —Jim and I are going out to eat after work today. Do you want to come with us?
—I’m not sure if I can. I have so much work to do.
—________ Maybe I can help you finish your work.

A．You can always postpone things until tomorrow.	B．I don’t think it’s a right time to do it.
C．I would love you to come with us.	D．Maybe you can help me with this problem.

2 . —I think we’re ready to board.
—No, I think that was an announcement for Track 17.
—________ Track 17 is for the local and we’re taking the express.

A．You’re right.

B．Don’t do that.

C．Of course you are.

D．Never mind.

3 . That set of files ________ in my office and in my hands until I’m asked to turn them over.

A．remain

B．remained

C．was remained

D．will remain

4 . ________ the design competition was a source of great pride for the design department at the Lomax Company.

A．Win

B．Wins

C．Winning

D．Won

5 . There was sometimes a difficult ________; however, they would never let their personal feelings interfere with business.

A．appointment

B．misunderstanding

C．construction

D．relationship

6 . I’d like to attend the conference in Baltimore ________ that I can meet with some of our competitors face to face.

A．so

B．or

C．but

D．and

7 . He doesn’t want ________ part of that report to be made public before he has a chance to look at it.

A．some

B．any

C．all

D．none

8 . —You need a break. Why don’t we go to a movie tonight?
—________
—You work too hard. A break would do you good.

A．Why didn’t you ask me out with Susan?	B．Have you finished your dinner yet?
C．I’ve seen American movies many times.	D．I’d love to, but I have a lot of work to do.

9 . —It’s very hot and damp today. Will it be any cooler tomorrow?
—I hear that it’s going to be even worse.
—________

A．I’m sorry it’s going to rain tomorrow.

B．That’s good. I really like humid weather.

C．Oh, no, I’m planning to go on an outing.

D．It’s a shame that it’s so dry this season.

10 . All passengers object to transferring to the next flight ________ they ________ a proper explanation.

A．though; will make	B．unless; are given
C．if; will give	D．because; are made