The boss was disappointed to see his company ________ as unqualified, which led to the company closing down.
A.assessing B.to assess C.assessed D.being assessed
Touched by a(n) ________ account of life in the desert, some adventurers desire to drive across the desert on their own.
A.authentic B.controversial C.tentative D.optional
—Have you finished your research essay?
—I haven’t started yet. I ________ relevant materials the whole of last week.
A.have collected B.was collecting
C.would collect D.had collected
A special ________ of our New Year’s concert guarantees there will be zero error in the final performance.
A.compensation B.arrangement C.preview D.prediction
We just don’t see ________ some people can get out of spreading false news when the facts are as plain as day.
A.what B.how C.why D.that
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.Who can go on a free tour in Windsor Castle?
A.The blind. B.The poor. C.The old.
2.What are especially offered to those visiting with children?
A.Expert guides.
B.A special family tour.
C.Some adventurous activities.
3.Where do the tours end?
A.At the Courtyard.
B.At St. George's Chapel.
C.At the entrance to the State Apartments.
4.When can visitors get ice cream in the shops?
A.In March. B.In June. C.In October.
