_____ no cause for alarm, the old man went back to his room.

At ______, photography is a chemical process, during which a light-sensitive material is altered when exposed to light.

Directions:

In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

21、 62% of the people surveyed said they always avoided ______ theirsmartphones during meals.

A. use B. using C. to use D. used

22、 The HR department is a critical part of employee well-being in any business, no matter ______ small it is.

A. how B. what C. where D. which

23、 According to the regulation, inspections______ to ensure that the systems are in good condition.

A. demanded B. have demanded C. be demanded D. are demanded

24、 Before you think about asking for a promotion, make sure that either a position opening exists ______ a new position is needed to be created.

A. and B. nor C. or D. but

25、 The traffic was making so much noise that I couldn't hear what he ______.

A. is saying B. was saying C. has said D. will say

26、 Our company culture is ______ makes us successful in creating a friendly and exciting environment.

A. where B. how C. what D. why

27、 Most people were greatly shocked by the news ______ the IT company had gone bankrupt.

A. what B. how C. why D. that

28、 I would probably try to find a better job if I ______ in your position.

A. am B. were C. have been D. be

29、 If you are ______ busy to attend the meeting, you can send your assistant to take your place.

A. very B. so C. too D. more

30、 I had to wait for another two months to be able to have the car ______.

A. fixing B. fix C. to fix D. fixed

There are only ten apples left in the baskets, _____ the spoilt ones.

Joseph was very lucky____with his life ; he almost did not get out of the room.