17. Is it true _____ the rain stops, it will be as hot as in the summer here?

A. when   B. that when   C. whenever  D. that

Have you ever heard the phrase, “Love is blind”? If so, you are already   21   with a type of mistake in our attempts to understand others: halo effects. This type of mistake    22   to the fact that once we form an overall impression of somebody, it could have strong effects on our   23     of his personality.   24  , halo effects are both common and powerful. For example, most organizations contain one or more “superstars”--- people who have earned the reputation for being unusually   25    and capable. Once they have gained such a “halo”, everything they do receives good   26   . Ideas that would be regarded as just so-so if suggested by someone else are seen as    27   when proposed by these persons. And actions that might be considered risky if taken by others are seen as brave when carried out by these “chosen” men and women.

As you can see, halo effects carry high costs. They may lead some persons to have an   28     high opinion of their own worth, while making things  29   for others who are equally deserving. Further, by giving too much influence to persons who are not ready to receive it, and by preventing hidden talent from being   30   , they can harm organizations as well as individuals. Clearly, then, it is important to recognize the existence and impact of halo effects; only then can their harmful effects be avoided.

21. A. familiar                            B. wrong                      C. connected                 D. bored

22. A. adds                          B. extends                    C. keeps                       D. refers

23. A. choices                      B. memories                 C. judgments                D. requirements

24. A. Unfortunately             B. Probably                  C. Hopefully                 D. Generally

25. A. amusing                     B. conscious                 C. fashionable               D. talented

26. A. comment                   B. reply                        C. effect                       D. opportunity

27. A. average                      B. excellent                  C. funny                       D. similar

28.A. unexpectedly               B. understandably          C. unreasonably            D. unsuccessfully

29. A. difficult                            B. disorderly                 C. valuable                   D. significant

30. A. harmed                      B. discovered                C. wasted                     D. protected

. I would have gone fishing yesterday,but it ______all day.

A.     had been raining  B.was raining  C.should rain  D.has rained

______medical examination will help us find our health problems as early as possible.

A.     Regular  B. Normal  C. Common  D. Ordinary

The Gate of Fortune, from ____top visitors can enjoy a wonderful sea view, will attract lots of tourists.

A.     which  B. whose  C. its  D. where

A woman tearfully explained _____she had recently lost her husband in a car accident.

A.     when  B. how  C. why  D. where

Mr.Jones didn’t ______during the flood,but she was very fightened.

A.     give away  B.give out  C.give way  D.give off

This beer isn’t bad;I’m beginning to ____a tastefor it.

A.     acquire  B.achieve  C.obtain  D.attain

He has impressed his employers considerably and _____ he is soon to be promoted.

A. eventually       B. yet       C. finally      D. accordingly

Nowadays more and more people are advised to arrange for insurance _______ they or their family members need medical treatment. 

A so that                      B. in order that     

C in case                      D no wonder that