单选题 September 5th, 2009
I would like to express my sincere thanks for your invitation to speak at the Computer Specialist Expo on the 26th of September. Unfortunately, I will be out of town that week to give a seminar at New York Technical Arts College for the Semiconductor Technology Association, so I will not be able to be part of the program. Otherwise, I would have gladly (144) your invitation,
If you don't have another person in mind, you might consider inviting Victor Holmes, who (145) a prominent researcher in the filed of computer hardware technology for the last decade. I worked with Victor for two years when I was with Mega system Tech and recommend him highly, as he is a brilliant researcher. I am sure that you will find his (146) very useful and interesting.
I wish you a very successful evening. Thank you for considering me as a speaker. If the date for the event changes, or you would like to contact me for any other reason, please don't hesitate to call me.
Sincerely,
Gary Sampras

单选题 A. admitted
B. asserted
C. appeared
D. accepted
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】在表示接受邀请、要求与建议时经常使用动词accept。(A)选项admit表示“承认”,不符合句意。
单选题 A. will be
B. was being
C. has-been
D. have been
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】介绍Victor Holmes这一人物,后面出现副词短语for the last decade。句意应当是“十年一直做研究人员”。因此正确答案应当是现在完成时态(C)选项has-been,表示“一直”。
单选题 A. insights
B. arbitrations
C. glances
D. institutions
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】对于出色的研究者(a brilliant researcher)来说,需要的资质是“观察力”,因此(A)选项insight是正确答案。