In Britain today, women__________44% of the workforce, and nearly half the mothers with children are in paid work.
A.take up B.make up
C.pick up D.give up
A survey _____ now about whether students should have extra lessons during the holidays.
A.is being carried out B.has carried out
C.has been carried out D.had been carried out
With his great talents, the new boy soon became _____ and whatever he said was law to all the other boys.
A.the black sheep B.all ears C.a wet blanket D.the top dog
was needed at that time, she told me, was some good luck.
A.That B.As C.It D.What
So long as you do what you can, no one will blame you ____________ you might fail in the future.
A. as though B. in case
C. now that D. even if
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.What is the topic of the talk?
A.Table manners. B.Ways of eating. C.How to live abroad.
2.According to the speaker, in which country is it all right to make a noise while eating?
A.Mexico. B.Japan. C.Britain.
3.Which of the following is considered bad in Britain during a meal?
A.Lifting the bowl for more food.
B.Putting your hands on the table.
C.Using a bowl to have liquid food.
4.What is considered impolite in Arab countries?
A.To eat with both hands.
B.To eat with the right hand.
C.To eat with the left hand.
