It will be almost impossible to ______ a room at the Hilton Hotel next week because of the Canton Fair.
A.reserve
B.contact
C.link
D.connect
Students are ______ to fill out a form before taking the examination.
A.remarked
B.instructed
C.appealed
D.suggested
The Times sent a journalist to Pakistan to ______ on the Waziristan War in that country.
A.inform
B.account
C.transform
D.report
The students resisted the vacation policy changes at first, but finally, most of them ______ it.
A.refused
B.accepted
C.generated
D.created
This company's profit rose so much that it offered employees a(an) ______ 6 percent of their basic salaries as of next month.
A.exaggerated
B.additional
C.straight
D.related
The workers' strike ______ resolved so quickly since the winter of 1965.
A.has not been
B.had to be
C.havent been
D.will not be
______ the start-up venture is unpredictable, Mr. Smith is still willing to invest $6 million in it.
A.Because
B.Whenever
C.Even though
D.Despite
My boss had me ______ the whole day taking inventory.
A.have spent
B.spent
C.to spend
D.spend
Mitusa Motors announced that its head office ______ to the port city of Kumamoto to make use of its cheaper transportation costs.
A.relocating
B.will be relocated
C.have relocated
D.relocated
Our new range of products is available in ______ configurations, including sports and commercial styles.
A.vary
B.variety
C.variable
D.various
______ your order, please complete the following form, including your credit card details, and click on the "submit" button.
A.Place
B.Placed
C.Placing
D.To place
All staff members are reminded that you should not use the executive restroom ______ you have written authorization to do so.
A.for
B.unless
C.without
D.although
Our multi-skilled CEO has distinguished ______ yet again by winning the coveted Brookings Award for innovation in business.
A.he
B.his
C.him
D.himself
Would the person ______ muddy jogging clothes were found in the staff shower room please claim them at the lost and found office.
A.who
B.that
C.whose
D.which
Even professional marketers are never sure ______ some new products are runaway successes while others fail miserably.
A.for
B.why
C.since
D.whoever
Text 1 High school is not just about textbooks and exams. Extracurricular activities play a vital role in students' development. Joining clubs, sports teams, or volunteer groups helps students build teamwork skills, discover hidden talents, and reduce academic stress. Research shows that students who participate in these activities often achieve higher grades and develop better time-management abilities. They also form friendships beyond the classroom, creating a supportive community. However, balance is key. Overcommitment can lead to exhaustion, so students should choose activities wisely and prioritize their well-being.
What is the main benefit of extracurricular activities mentioned in the first sentence?
A.Improving exam scores
B.Reducing academic stress
C.Building teamwork skills
D.Discovering new textbooks
According to the passage, what do research findings show about students in extracurricular activities?
A.They have less free time.
B.They get lower grades.
C.They avoid making friends.
D.They develop better time-management.
What warning does the author give about extracurricular activities?
A.They are too expensive.
B.Overcommitment can cause exhaustion.
C.Schools don’t support them.
D.They distract from studying.
The word "prioritize" (last sentence) is closest in meaning to:
A.Ignore
B.Rank as most important
C.Forget
D.Criticize
What is the author’s overall attitude toward extracurricular activities?
A.Negative
B.Neutral
C.Supportive but cautious
D.Uninterested
Text 2 The Mystery of the Bermuda Triangle
The Bermuda Triangle, an area in the Atlantic Ocean between Florida, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico, is famous for unexplained disappearances of ships and planes. Theories range from scientific explanations like methane gas bubbles affecting buoyancy, to myths involving aliens or time warps. Despite its reputation, statistics show that the number of incidents here is not significantly higher than in other busy ocean regions. Modern technology, such as GPS and improved communication, has also reduced risks. Experts emphasize that human error and severe weather are more likely causes than supernatural forces.
Where is the Bermuda Triangle located?
A.Pacific Ocean
B.Between Florida, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico
C.Near Europe
D.In the Indian Ocean
What is one scientific theory for disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle?
A.Alien abductions
B.Time warps
C.Methane gas bubbles
D.Cursed treasures
What do statistics say about incidents in the Bermuda Triangle?
A.They are much more frequent than elsewhere.
B.They only happen to planes.
C.They are not unusually high.
D.They have stopped completely.
According to experts, what are the most probable causes of accidents?
A.Aliens and magic
B.Human error and bad weather
C.Lack of technology
D.Ocean monsters
What has helped reduce risks in the Bermuda Triangle in modern times?
A.Fewer ships sailing there
B.GPS and better communication
C.Banning all flights
D.Studying ancient maps