2023.3 词汇语法15题

Hardly had these employees started the training ______ they were asked to move to another department.

• as
• when
• while
• until

Answer explanation

This uses the inverted sentence structure “Hardly…when.”

We ______ in the same company ever since we graduated from college.

• work
• will work
• are working
• have worked

Answer explanation

“Have worked” indicates a continuous action from the past until now (present perfect).

They are trying to work out a plan ______ they can fulfill the project ahead of time.

• which
• what
• that
• when

Answer explanation

“Which” introduces a relative clause referring to the plan.

To tell the truth, we have been impressed by ______ you have told us.

• that
• what
• which
• where

Answer explanation

“What” refers to the content of what was told.

At the meeting, the manager expressed his hope ______ he could visit our company soon.

• when
• where
• which
• that

Answer explanation

“That” introduces a noun clause expressing the content of the hope.

Don’t respond if someone sends you e-mail ______ things that make you feel uncomfortable.

• saying
• say
• said
• having said

Answer explanation

“Saying” is a gerund, functioning as a noun.

Thanks for ______ it possible for me to attend the conference in Beijing last week.

• doing
• making
• having
• taking

Answer explanation

“Making it possible” is a common idiom.

We offer help to the families who choose to ______ their elderly parents.

• turn on
• bring up
• show off
• look after

Answer explanation

“Look after” means to care for.

Many people aged over 80 are able to ______ in their own homes and continue to live well in later life.

• grow
• develop
• remain
• leave

Answer explanation

“Remain” means to stay in the same place or condition.

It’s not clear exactly when we can expect to see our streets full ______ driverless vehicles.

• in
• of
• about
• with

Answer explanation

“Full of” is the correct prepositional phrase.