Building such a bridge over the bay was ______ but the local government made it within two years.
A.a wet blanket B.a piece of cake C.a dark horse D.a hard nut to crack
They decide to have more workers for the project ____ it won’t be delayed.
A.even if B.as if C.now that D.so that
If you look at all sides of the situation, you’ll find probably a solution that ______ everyone.
A.suit B.suited C.suits D.has suited
Many lessons are now available online, from _____ students can choose for free.
A.whose B.which C.when D.whom
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.Who would like to make small talk according to the speaker?
A.Relatives. B.Strangers. C.Visitors.
2.Why do people have small talk?
A.To express opinions. B.To avoid arguments. C To show friendliness.
3.Which of the following is a frequent topic in small talk?
A.Politics. B.Movies. C.Salaries.
4.What does the speaker recommend at the end of his lecture?
A.Asking open-ended questions.
B.Feeling free to change topics.
C.Making small talk interesting.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Who is Clifford?
A.A little girl. B.The man’s pet. C.A fictional character.
2.Who suggested that Norman paint for children’s books?
A.His wife. B.Elizabeth. C.A publisher.
3.What is Norman’s story based on?
A.A book. B.A painting. C.A young woman.
4.What is it that shocked Norman?
A.His unexpected success.
B.His efforts made in vain.
C.His editor’s disagreement.
