Direction: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C or D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
For busy people, the idea of speed dating has really caught on in popularity. In a speed dating event, usually 8-10 ________ go around from table to table, each spending 6-8 minutes at each one. From that, you may not know for sure if you want to ________ something more with an individual, but, you will _______ know if you don't want to.
The first thing that you will realize about speed dating is that it makes you _______. Unlike a bar, where you might get a whole evening to ________ check a potential partner out and to see what they’ve got, when it comes to ________, you know that you only have a certain amount of time to put your best foot forward there. You’ll find the other participants are ________ of this and will put their best foot forward.
An 8-minute speed dating will also give you a chance to see how someone ________ under pressure. You may already know a little more about their ________ if you find someone who can’t seem to make eye-contact. The best advice is to make eye contact, be open and direct. You’ll find that the ________ time can make for some excellent opportunities to really shine, and there’s nothing like a deadline to make you more ________! An important detail to keep in mind is that you will be ________ to a dozen or more singles in a short time. Those who feel that there is an advantage in larger numbers will surely find this ________.
When you are looking for ________, you may not want to do the long search, so think about speed dating and see what you can do to make sure that it works for you. ________, give this exciting opportunity a try!
1.A. singles B. couples C. youths D. lovers
2.A. learn B. develop C. explore D. have
3.A. equally B. hardly C. eventually D. definitely
4.A. chase B. focus C. hurry D. cheer
5.A. occasionally B. frequently C. constantly D. unexpectedly
6.A. speed dating B. making friends C. family planning D. home improving
7.A. sick B. fond C. confident D. aware
8.A. acts B. talks C. lives D. loves
9.A. interest B. background C. personality D. intention
10.A. limited B. spare C. appointed D. luxurious
11.A. objective B. passive C. negative D. creative
12.A. introduced B. used C. mentioned D. devoted
13.A. appealing B. surprising C. convincing D. demanding
14.A. fun B. adventure C. friendship D. love
15.A. On the whole B. As a result C. In a word D. Believe it or not
A. conveyedB. standC. expressionD. disagreementAB. guide AC. accomplishedAD. raisedBC. internationallyBD. intentionallyCD. oral |
Direction: Complete the passage by choosing the proper words in the box.
Ever since humans have lived on the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of ___1.___speech. When there is a language barrier, communication is ___2.___through sign language in which motions___3.___ for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists and the people unable to hear or speak have had to turn to this form of __4.__. Many of these symbols of whole words are very lively and exact and can be used __5.___; spelling, however, cannot.
Body language sends ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either___6.___ or not. A wink can be a way of showing that the party is only joking. A nod means approval, while shaking the head indicates __7.___.
Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of __8.___ dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also __9.__and warn people. While language is the most common form of communication, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.
Direction: Complete the following sentences by using the phrases from the box in their proper forms. Note that there is one phrase more than you need.
feel like | be capable of | round off | comment on |
be involved in | search …for…. | lead to | vary from …to… |
1.The Palace will not ___________ questions about the family's private life.
2.We decided to ________our tour of Europe with a brief visit to Madrid.
3.They ________ all the drawers ______ the missing paper.
4.I believe I _________________ calculating the political consequences accurately
5.He ______also heavily__________ all of its live theater productions
The boy _______ when he said he _______ the eggs which were _______ by that hen before he _______ down to have a rest.
A. was lying …. had laid… laid … lay
B. was lying …. had lain… laid … laid
C. lied …. had laid… lain … lain
D. lied …. had laid… lain … lay
Just use this room for the time being, and we’ll offer you a large one ___ it becomes available.
A. unless B. as far as
C. until D. as soon as
It was not until midnight _______ they reached the camp site.
A. when B. while
C. that D. as
