1、（填空题） The engineer put forward a (suggest) ________ at the meeting to improve the public traffic system.

2、 It is important that we ________ the task ahead of time.

3、 It was in their London branch ________ we met and discussed the issue.

4、（填空题） If you want to be (success) ________ in life, you should be honest and self-confident.

5、（填空题） These apartments allow older people to keep their (independent) ____, while having medical care available.

6、（填空题） More than half of the staff say they won't feel (comfort) ______ when talking to their boss.

7、（填空题） If your budget is (limit) ______, they can tailor the overall service to meet your need.

8、（填空题） Today working for an established company is no longer a guarantee of lifetime (employ) ______________.

9、 As a shareholder, how can I contact the company ______stock I held.

10、 I’ll ask Mr. Smith to ring you up _________he comes back to the office.

11、 We must find a way to cut prices ________ reducing our profits too much.

12、（填空题） When it comes to shopping habits , he suggested ( buy ) ________products that are made from recycled materials .

13、（填空题） The guest paid (little) ________ money than he should for the room.

14、 Hardly ________ his speech when a young woman in the audience rose to make a protest.

15、（填空题） We have found that there's not much (different) ______ between the two products.

16、（填空题） It is the (responsible) ______ of the Human Resources Department to employ new staff members.

17、 ________ some students are able to find employment after graduation, others will have to return to school and earn an advanced degree.

18、（填空题） In addition to the (require) ________ courses, there are still some other courses to be individually chosen.

19、（填空题） If I (be) ________ you, I wouldn't miss the job interview tomorrow morning.

20、（填空题） Today, as natural resources become scarcer and manufacturing costs rise,recycling is (important) ______than ever.

21、（填空题） All the staff of the company (work) _________ very hard last year and 15% more profit was gained.

22、 The scientists wanted to keep people ________ about the breakthrough in their experiment.

23、 My brother brought me a few reference books, but ________ of them was of any use for my report.

24、（填空题） Since we work in different sections of the company, we see each other only (occasional) ________.

25、（填空题） If the investment is done (careful) ______ and intelligently you can earn huge wealth.

26、（填空题） The federal government warns against talking on a cell phone while（drive）______.

27、（填空题） Among all the Internet Service providers in the world, Kingston Communications is considered to be one of the (good) ______.

28、（填空题） At that time, I worked for a company that (consider) ______ as the best both nationally and internationally.

29、 By the time you come to see me next month, I ________ my term paper.

30、 The working pattern of Hainan Airlines is similar to ________ of Capital Airlines.

31、 Medical accidents _______ by drugs have attracted much attention in that country.

32、 Not until yesterday ______ anything about the new advertising campaign.

33、 Generally, it takes courage for an aged person ________ a new life in a strange country.

34、 The decision about such a big project cannot be made ______ each member of the board agrees.

35、 Home Business Magazine is the leading publication for those ____ are interested in starting a home-based business.

36、（填空题） Some domestic manufacturers are busy increasing production, losing the chance to develop more (advance) ________ technology.

37、（填空题） Most of the high school students who(interview) ______ yesterday believed that they should continue with their education.

38、（填空题） All types of water pollution are (harm) ______ to the health of humans and animals.

39、（填空题） My mother (enjoy) ________ a better health since we came to live in this beautiful seaside city.

40、 The market economy is quickly changing people’s idea on ________ is accepted.

41、（填空题） If the rent is as much as $750 a month, water, gas and electricity should (include) ________.

42、（填空题） In the past few years, traffic problems (become) ________ more and more serious.

43、 People invest money in this company ________ they believe it will make profits.

44、（填空题） Effective feedback is well timed so that the employee can(easy)_______connect the feedback with his actions.

45、（填空题） In order to deal (effective) ______ with the frequent railroad accidents, a special committee has been set up.

46、 Not until the day before yesterday _________to give a speech at the meeting.

47、 ______ you're looking for your first job or planning to switch to a new career, searching for a job can be a big challenge.

48、 Only when we had finished all the work ________ that it was too late to take a bus home.

49、（填空题） The bank refused (accept)______my application for the loan because they weren’t convinced by my business plan.

50、 How we pack the products has a significant impact ______ the cost of logistics.

51、（填空题） When they entered the area , the visitors ( require ) ________ to turn off their smartphones .

52、 If we ________ more time and money, we could have visited many more places.

53、 _______informal a meeting is, full preparation should be made to improve its effectiveness.

54、 The sales manager had his secretary ________ a press conference for their new products.

55、 Jack would rather spend time complaining than ________ the problem by himself.

56、 Packing can sometimes be a problem, so try to avoid peak periods ______ you travel by bus.

57、 The new manager has greatly changed the company ______ he took over the position.

58、（填空题） The lecture was so (bore)________ that many of the students in the classroom fell asleep.

59、 When I first arrived in Japan, I was surprised ________ the way people greeted each other.

60、（填空题） Employees are not allowed (make) ________ personal phone calls in the office.

61、 ________ in the company for three years, Mark has become experienced in business negotiations.

62、 Please note that I will be away from Boston next week, ________ you want to call me and discuss things.

63、 The general manager decided ______ his visit to Britain because of the sudden accident.

64、（填空题） The local government has decided to spend more money on the (equip) ________ of the hospitals in the rural area.

65、 It seems that the suggestion ______ at yesterday's meeting doesn't sound practical.

66、（填空题） We (impress) _______ by the high quality and fine workmanship of your products when we visited your factory.

67、 Only by using the latest technologies, ______its goal for this year.

68、 When we receive the goods you return to us, you ______ a full refund within 15 workdays.

69、（填空题） A young man who hasn't got a high school diploma may have difficulty in (get) ______ a good job.

70、 ________ the weather improves, we will suffer a huge loss in the tourist industry.

71、 Since the new technology was introduced last month, we ________ in speeding up production.

72、 Jack said the construction of the subway would be completed in October, ______ is a great surprise to us.

73、 Before the age of the Internet, we used to ________ our holidays through travel agents.

74、 Tom might not have made such a serious mistake if he ______ your advice.

75、（填空题） He tried to solve the problem, but he (quick) ________ gave up.

76、（填空题） The purpose of new technology is to make life (easy) ________, not to make it more difficult.

77、 The manager said that there were two reasons ________ our sales dropped sharply last year.

78、（填空题） Among the major products (import) _________ by Malaysia were iron and steel, and medical instruments.

79、 Every Monday morning when I am in my small office, I wish I ________ in a multinational company.

80、 Young _________he is，he has proved to be an able salesman.

81、（填空题） The manager stressed the (important) ________ of developing a long-term strategy for the company.

82、（填空题） With the help of the police, the woman finally found her (lose) ________ child after a sleepless night.

83、 Not until she arrived at the meeting room ________ she had forgotten to bring the document.

84、 News came from the sales manager ____the new product had been selling well in the local market for three months.

85、（填空题） Communication via eye contact seems to be (particular) ______ important in some cases.

86、 A survey suggests that nearly one in six children has difficulty ______ to talk.

87、（填空题） It is far more (interest) ________ for me to chat online with friends than to watch TV.

88、 I don't regret ________ her what I thought about her proposal, even if it upset her.

89、（填空题） It's important to realize how (quick) ______ this disease can spread over at the globe.

90、 If you turn to the right at the corner, you'll find a path ________ to the historical building.

91、 In our company，great changes _________since the new manager came.

92、（填空题） I tried to fix the computer myself, but has just made it (bad) ________ than I had expected.

93、 Now the air pollution in this city ________ more and more serious with each passing day.

94、（填空题） The company (be) ________ in the land market since 1990 and it is now taking the lead in this field.

95、 We investigated other companies in the market to discover ______ they handled complaints from their customers.

96、 Although he did not feel well，he insisted _________going there together with us.

97、（填空题） My friend knows where he can pick up a good used car at a (reason) ______ price.

98、（填空题） It is reported that the construction of the new subway (complete) ________ next month.

99、 By the end of next year, I ______ for the company for 10 years.

100、 Don't risk any of your money in the business ______ you are not afraid of losing it.

101、 In addition to economic considerations, there are other reasons _______ people work long hours.

102、 Not until that day ______ the importance of good manners in a job interview.

103、 ________ you choose to contact us, you can expect our efficient and helpful service.

104、 There may be a need for retraining if you expect employees '_________new technology.

105、（填空题） Business and professional services (list) ____________ in the Yellow Pages.

106、（填空题） I have to work part time to earn some money to continue my (educate) ______.

107、（填空题） If he (take) ________ my advice at that time, he would have got the job he applied for.

108、（填空题） I do believe that you can be a good manager by ( slight ) _______ adapting your behaviors .

109、（填空题） Nobody at the meeting would (belief) ________ that the new proposal could be carried out smoothly.

110、（填空题） Thank you very much in advance for (consider) ______________my application and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

111、 They had talked only for a few minutes ________ they found they were of different opinions.

112、（填空题） I didn't get much (impress) ______ of the place, because it was dark when we drove through it.

113、 ______ the sales team can work out a new promotion plan, it will be hard for the company to get through the crisis.

114、（填空题） I shall appreciate your effort in (correct) ________ this error in my bank account as soon as possible.

115、（填空题） 30 percent of the students who (interview) ________ yesterday believe they should continue with their education until they have a university degree.

116、 By the time you get to the office I ________ all the documents for the meeting.

117、（填空题） The shop assistant priced the goods before (put) ________ them on the shelf.

118、 Not until that day ________ the importance of good manners in a job interview.

119、 John had never been abroad before, ________ he found the business trip very exciting.

120、 ________the business letter, she made a copy and mailed it immediately.

121、（填空题） Obviously, nuclear power can never be the only (solve) ________ to energy crisis.

122、（填空题） Only after they had performed hundreds of experiments did they succeed in (solve) ________ the problem.

123、 There was no proof to show that Charles had committed the crime, __________ he was set free.

124、（填空题） The total output of this factory (double) ______ since it was put into operation in 2006.

125、（填空题） In the past decade e-mail (become) ________ one of the most popular means of communication.

126、（填空题） Winning three gold medals is the most remarkable (achieve) ________ he has made so far.

127、 The message ________ Mr. Black was elected chairman of the committee arrived just in time.

128、 She didn’t know ________ to express her ideas in English clearly in public.

129、（填空题） It was reported that the (injure)______ people were taken to the hospital immediately after the accident.

130、 ________ that I wasn't going to get much chance for promotion, I soon became bored with my work.

131、 Most of the retired people are happy ________ their quiet life in the country-side.

132、（填空题） With the work ( do ) _______,these scientists began to plan another research project.

133、（填空题） It's really (wonder) ________ to see you here again in Beijing.

134、 No sooner _________ than I realized I'd left the document at home.

135、 Scientists should be kept ________ of the latest developments in their research areas.

136、 More than 94 percent of our students are either employed _____continuing their education six mouths after graduation.

137、（填空题） Before (write) ________ an application letter, you should be aware what kind of people the employer needs.

138、 I am very sorry ________ you such a lot of trouble by the delayed shipment.

139、（填空题） With our new online payment system, making payment for your water bill is now (convenient) ______ than ever before.

140、（填空题） This hospital, which (equip) ________ with modern facilities, is one of the best in the country.

141、（填空题） Nokia's mobile phone market share in China (fall) _______ to its lowest level since 2005.

142、 We are happy at the good news ________ Mr. Black has been awarded the Best Manager.

143、（填空题） The sales manager asks his men every week (inform) ________ him of everything concerning sales.

144、（填空题） Working from home is flexible and beneficial not only to the employees but also to the (employ) _______ .

145、 I don't think this software is appropriate ________ the newly designed production line.

146、 Allan is looking forward to _______ his American partner at the trade fair.

147、 They will not start the project until the board chairman ________ back from South Africa.

148、（填空题） There is no ( different ) ___________ in the brains of those who exercise with light intensity as compared with those who do not exercise at all .

149、 Would you please pass me the book ________ cover is black?

150、（填空题） While (study) _________ at college, he got to know the professor and learned a lot from him.

151、（填空题） Generally, the front page of newspapers (devote) ________ to the most important news of the day.

152、（填空题） Training new staff should (conduct )____________ _ as soon as possible after they are hired .

153、（填空题） The young man did not have enough money; otherwise he (buy) ________ a more expensive watch.

154、（填空题） If you want to impress another person, such as your boss or a friend, you need to give them your best (impress)______.

155、 It was because of her poor health ______ she has not allowed to make the long journey.

156、 The team is going out to hold a party tomorrow after it ______ the project.

157、（填空题） The student asked the librarian for help because he couldn't find the book he (need) ______.

158、（填空题） As more customers will attend the meeting, we need to prepare some (addition) ______ chairs.

159、（填空题） The boss gave him a raise in salary because of his excellent (perform) ________ at work.

160、 I don’t doubt _________the stock market will recover from the economic crisis.

161、（填空题） These scientists are interested in (find) ________ out how short-term memory becomes long-term memory.

162、（填空题） Measures should be taken to avoid the negative effect (bring) ________ about by unfair competition.

163、（填空题） The (grow) ______ of online shopping is producing a fundamental change in consumer behavior.

164、（填空题） This chapter will assist you in preparing and writing memos that allow you to communicate ( effective ) ____________ in today's workplace .

165、（填空题） Mr. Smith considered (sell) ________ his car and his house before moving to Beijing.

166、 If they ______a few minutes earlier, they would have caught the train.

167、（填空题） Companies are legally required (keep) ______ records of all their financial transactions.

168、（填空题） I would he willing to attend an interview all any time (suit) ______________for you .

169、（填空题） We have received your letter of May 10th, (inform) _______ us of the rise of the price.

170、（填空题） To her (disappoint) _________, the girl was denied the job she had applied for.

171、 The sales manager resigned last Monday after ______ to take a pay cut by the company.

172、 I tried to get out of the business ________ I found impossible to carry on.

173、 Few companies are interested in providing the software we need ________ the market is small.

174、（填空题） It was in his childhood that he read most of the books (write) ________ by Mark Twain.

175、 The Human Resources Department, as well as the other departments, will have its budget ______ to $2 million this year.

176、（填空题） In this county, all graduates (require) ______ to do one year of community service before starting their career.

177、 When I am away ________ business, I contact my office every day by email.

178、（填空题） At the meeting I made some proposals, but no one seemed to be (interest) ______ in them．

179、 It is important to provide an environment ___ people are encouraged to make suggestions at all levels of the company.

180、（填空题） Of all the marketing plans proposed at the meeting, this one is believed to be the (practical) ______.

181、（填空题） Please read through the information below before (fill) ______ in your application.

182、（填空题） Thank you for your email , and your feedback on the ( attach ) __________ proposal would be appreciated.

183、 As he ________ to submit the accounting report before 4:30 p.m, the assistant hurried to Mr. Smith's office.

184、（填空题） Finally the woman found her (lose) ________ child with the help of the police.

185、（填空题） Once the payment has been made, the goods should (deliver) ________ in one or two days.

186、 The sales department of a company is engaged in _________the products and making profits.

187、 _________up at the clock on the wall，the secretary found it was already midnight.

188、 The first textbook _________for teaching English as a foreign language came out in the 16th century.

189、 Business car loans operate in much the same way ______ a home loan does.

190、 Miss Smith's assistant enjoys ______ for her although she treats him very strictly.

191、（填空题） The government is trying to find a way to deal with the problem of pollution (effective) ________.

192、（填空题） You are asked to participate in the training program (immediate) ____ before the beginning of the vacation.

193、 In order to improve your communication skills, we will show you how to learn ________ about your customers than you know now,

194、（填空题） Many people find telephone interviews (difficult) _________ than face-to-face interviews.

195、 They regard _________as their duty to provide the best service for their customers.

196、（填空题） If you give us any opportunity to deal in your products, the result will be (entire) ________ satisfactory.

197、 As a public relations officer, you should know your customers ________ detail.

198、 It was these small differences ______ eventually led the company to be extremely successful today.