单选题
Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word or phrase is missing in some of the sentences. Four answer choices are given below each of the sentences. Select the best answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.
Questions 141-143 refer to the following memorandum.
From: Cheryl Milkov
To: Gary Bauers
Re: Vacation tasks
I have approved your request to take a vacation from December 20 to January 3. Please take care of the following before you leave.
1. For safety reasons,{{U}} (141) {{/U}} all floor heaters and appliances, such as coffeemakers, in your office. Turn off the lights and the computer. Close all windows.
2. Turn in your annual report to me. It should be {{U}}(142) {{/U}} three and five pages in length. Make sure to make a photocopy for yourself.
3. {{U}}(143) {{/U}} your timesheet to the payroll office.
4. Ask a co-worker to respond to your urgent phone calls. Leave a message on your voicemail system with your co-worker's phone number and your return date.
5. Add an "out-of-office message" to your e-mail system.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】It is safer to disconnect, or unplug, electrical appliances before leaving on a trip. Choice (B) means connect. Choice (C) means turn on. Choice (D) means repair.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】Between... and.., is used to describe the length of something. Choices (B), (C), and (D) could be used to describe the length of something but are not used with the word and.
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】This is an imperative verb form, giving the reader an order or direction. Choice (A) is a noun. Choice (B) is an adjective. Choice (C) is a present tense verb.