选修八 Unit 1 The written word Ⅰ.单项填空 1.The company isto improve pay and conditions. A.under construction B.under influence C.under pressure D.under control 解析:考查短语的区别。句意:该公司面临着提高工资并改善工作条件的压力。under pressure“处在压力下”。A项“在建设中”;B项“在影响下”;D项“处于控制之下”。 答案:C 2.Young peoplefor growing independence,while parents want their children to listen to them. A.tend to ask B.tend asking C.tended to ask D.tend towards asking 解析:tend to do sth.“倾向于做某事”,并且此处是陈述一种现实情况,故用一般现在时。 答案:A 3.The waiter is clearing the table,which serves as athat it is time to leave. A.respect B.requirement C.reminder D.reward 解析:句意:服务员在清理桌子,这说明该离开了。reminder“提示”。respect“尊重”;requirement“要求”;reward“报酬”。 答案:C 4.When he got married,hedown in Tokyo. A.lived |