2015—2016学年下学期初教一系12级外语班精读考试试卷.docVIP

2015—2016学年度下学期初教一系12级外语班精读考试试卷 Part Ⅰ （30’） Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections. 　　Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). 1. We must find a way to cut prices ________ reducing our profits too much. 　　A) without 　　B) despite 　　C) with 　　D) for 　　2. She didn’t know ________ to express her ideas in English clearly in public. 　　A) which 　　B) why 　　C) what 　　D) how 　　3. ________ the weather improves, we will suffer a huge loss in the tourist industry. 　　A) As 　　B) Since 　　C) While 　　D) Unless 　　4. We are happy at the good news ________ Mr. Black has been awarded the Best Manager. 　　A) that 　　B) which 　　C) what 　　D) whether 　　5. It is important that we ________ the task ahead of time. 　　A) will fish 　　B) finished 　　C) finish 　　D) shall finish 　　6. Would you please pass me the book ________ cover is black? 　　A) which 　　B) whose 　　C) that 　　D) its 　　7. ________ in the company for three years, Mark has become experienced in business negotiations. 　　A) Having worked 　　B) Have been working 　　C) Have worked 　　D) Worked 　　8. Not until she arrived at the meeting room ________ she had forgotten to bring the document. 　　A) she realized 　　B) did she realize 　　C) she did realize 　　D) does she realize 　　9. John had never been abroad before, ________ he found the business trip very exciting. 　　A) because 　　B) though 　　C) so 　　D) while 　　10. ________ some students are able to find employment after graduation, others will have to return to school and earn an advanced degree. 　　A) Since 　　B) While 　　C) Because 　　D) If 　　Section B Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets.　　 11. Employees are not allo