The grey building is where the workers live, and the white one is where the spare parts ________.
A) are producing B) are produced C) produced D) being produced(B)
I could not persuade him to accept it, ________ make him see the important of it.
A) if only I could not B) no more than I could C) or I could not D) nor could I(D)
Because of the ________ emphasis placed on classroom work, the instructor will report your absences to the adviser.
A) large B) strong C) hard D) high(B)
Homework ________ on time will lead to better grades.
A) done B) be done C) having done D) to have been done(A)
The speech ________ a lively discussion started.
A) being delivered B) was delivered C) be delivered D) having been delivered(D)
I have had great deal of trouble ________ the rest of the class.
A) coming up against B) making up for C) keeping up with D) living up to(C)
________ for my illness I would have lent him a helping hand.
A) Not being B) Had it not been C) Without being D) Not having been(B)
________ a teacher in a university, it is necessary to have at least a master’s degree.
A) To become B) Become C) One become D) On becoming(A)
The little man was ________ more than one metre fifty tall.
A) nearly B) quite C) hardly D) almost(A)
Certain programs work better for some ________ for others.
A) and B) than C) as D) but
Question No. 11. When did the woman become a barrister?
11. (A) When she was 50.
(B) Less than 20 years ago.
(C) A little more than 20 years ago.
(D) Around 30 years ago.
(Woman) When I was called to the Bar, 20 odd years ago.
Bar：律師界
It was really quite unusual. Er, these days, I think about half of the people who are qualifying are women but, erm, because there's a high drop-out rate of women they either find it more difficult to get places in Chambers, or they get married, they have children, they can't practise full-time…
Question No. 12. Which of the following is NOT cited as a reason for the high dropout rate of women barristers?
12. (A) They find it difficult to get jobs in law.
(B) They can’t practice full time.
(C) They get married and have children.
(D) They find the pay is not competitive.
Question No. 13. What does the woman enjoy about her work?
13. (A) She feels that she is helping people solve problems.
(B) She is completely free to schedule her own time.
(C) She is amply rewarded through hard work.
(D) She thinks that her career wins her high respect.
Question No. 14. What does the woman NOT enjoy about her work?
14. (A) Family cases are often reserved for female barristers.
(B) Male and female barristers are not treated equally.
(C) Barristers have to wear wigs and gowns but solicitors are not allowed to.
(D) The job is very demanding on her time.
Question No. 15. Which of the following statements is true, according to the woman?
15. (A) The female judges are tougher on women than male judges.
(B) The male judges are not so sympathetic to women as female judges.
(C) Clients are sometimes trained as to how to behave towards female barristers.
(D) Male and female barristers retire at approximately the same age.
Key：B D B C B
