单选题 From: Javier Alonso
To: Patricia Kidd
Re: Research Assistant
Dear Ms. Kidd,
After consulting with my colleagues here at MedLab, I'm afraid that I will not be able to offer you a position as Research Assistant after all. I would like to stress that I think your credentials as a researcher (28) outstanding, and that this decision has nothing to do with your ability.
Rather, the problem is an internal one related to funding. We recently had our research finances (29) by a consulting firm, and the experts insisted that we slash our spending. As a result, we do not have room in our limited budget to take on another employee at this time.
I apologize for encouraging you to apply before I was aware of this fact.
I can offer you a casual role in a part-time capacity. However, I guess that someone with your ability and potential will be able to find better (30) elsewhere. In the unlikely event that you would like to take up this offer, please let me know as soon as you can.
All the best,
Javier Alonso

【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】空格处应填入与主语的单复数形式相匹配的动词。句子实际的主语不是空格前面的a researcher,而是其前面的your credentials,因此正确答案是(B)选项are。
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】句子的结构是。因此必须明确宾语与宾语补语构成主动关系还是被动关系。“研究资金”与“调查”构成被动关系,因此正确答案是(D)选项被动态examined。
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】句意是表示安慰,即告知其不可能被录用,但是可以在其他岗位找到机会。