—______ can we get the photos?

—In two days.

A．How long          B．How often         C．How much         D．How soon

 

 It occurred to me ________ Jack might be interested in the problem we had discussed.

A. what                   B. why                   how much                     D. that

 

 

．— Do you happen to have twenty dollars on you?

         —______?

         — I want to buy a reference book．

         A．So what             B．Why not             C．How much               D．What for

 

At one point or 36 in life, we are all 37 to make a speech to an audience on different occasions, for example, in the classroom to share successful 38 with classmates or on a wedding to send your best wishes in honor of the newly-weds. No matter 39 the audience seems to be, we are in public speaking. 40, most of us don’t do a very satisfactory job. We get nervous. We forget what to say, we 41 unnecessary words, and we 42 the audience. We feel awful, feeling like completely a loser, and wish we would never have to speak  again.

Cheer up! You are not alone and things are not 43 bad. Here are a few44 for you to 45 the pain. First, be clear about the purpose of your speech. What is the 46? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as much information 47 you can think of on your subject. It is advised that onespend plenty of your time doing some research and organizing your material so that your speech is clear and crystal. 48 many examples, pictures, charts, and graphs if possible. Most importantly, never forget your audience. Don’t talk over their heads, and don’t 49 them. Treat them with 50.During the course, let your 51 come through so that they feel as if you make person-to-person communication with them. They will surely 52 your thoughtfulness and find your speech enjoyable.

Just remember: Be prepared. Know your subject, the occasion, and the audience . If you follow these steps, you will see you don’t have to be 53.   54, you may find you more than enjoy the period and that you 55 to make more and long speeches. But don’t hog the podium and steal the show!

1.	A．other B．others C．another D．the other

 

2.	A．called in B．called upon C．called out D．called off

 

3.	A．stories B．materials C．experience D．information

 

4.	A．how large B．what big size C．how much D．how many

 

5.	A．However B．Therefore C．But D．As a result

 

6.	A．miss B．avoid C．hate D．repeat

 

7.	A．amaze B．bore C．amuse D．embarrass

 

8.	A．that B．too much C．much too D．far from

 

9.	A．advices B．tips C．suggestion D．words

 

10.	A．get across B．go through C．get over D．go over

 

11.	A．situation B．condition C．occasion D．instruction

 

12.	A．which B．for which C．as D．that

 

13.	A．Include B．Including C．Give D．Showing

 

14.	A．talk aloud with B．talk down to C．Talk about D．talk to

 

15.	A．honor B．respect C．discipline D．encouragement

 

16.	A．personality B．points C．speech D．opinions

 

17.	A．enjoy B．appreciate C．thank D．express

 

18.	A．frightened B．afraid C．enthusiastic D．relaxed

 

19.	A．However B．In fact C．In other words D．similarly

 

20.	A．are anxious B．look forward C．volunteer D．willing

 

The boy, one of the so-called rich second generation, forced his parents to buy a new car _____ it might cost.

A．no matter how     B．however high      C．no matter how much D．how much