[单项选择]They fulfilled the task in ______ it took us.
A. three-fourths time
B. three-fourths times
C. three-fourths the time
D. the three-fourths time

[单项选择]They fulfilled the task in ______ it took us.
A. three-fourths time
B. three-fourths times
C. three-fourths the time
D. the three-fourths time

[单项选择]The workers fulfilled the task ahead of schedule _______ bad weather.
A. because of
B. although
C. in spite of
D. despite of

[单项选择] I could not have fulfilled the task in time if it _____ for your help.
A. was not
B. had not been
C. had been
D. has been

[单项选择]We could not have fulfilled the task in time if it （） for their help.
A. was not
B. is not
C. had not been
D. has not been

[单项选择]The technician took one day to complete the task which I planned to fulfil within a week.
A. 这位技术员花一天时间完成任务，而我却要用一周来完成。
B. 这位技术员花一周时间完成任务，而我只要一天的时间。
C. 这位技术员花一天时间完成任务，代替我一周的时间。
D. 这位技术员花一天时间完成了我原计划用一周完成的任务。

[单项选择]He took me _______ task for not doing it.
A. into
B. upon
C. to
D. on

[单项选择]His boss {{U}}took him to task{{/U}} for his habitual lack of punctuality.
A. reprimanded him
B. reproached him
C. praised him
D. criticized him

[单项选择]

Task 2
Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45.
Whether this will be your first or your thousandth business trip, you should be conscious of conduct that is considered proper during your absence from the office. As a representative of your company, you need to know how to behave appropriately on a business trip.
Steps:
1. Pack all essential items in a carry-on bag to avoid being ill-prepared for business if the airline loses your luggage. Showing up for a trade show or a meeting with a client dressed in yesterday’s clothes will not make a positive impression.
2. Dress professionally during the entire trip. Your attire(服装) should reflect the fact that you are on a business trip, whether you are on a plane, on a golf course or in a conference room.
3. Be prepared and be on time. You may normally arrive at the office at 13:10 every mo
A. Use proper casual language.
B. Brash up on table manners.
C. Save all receipts.
D. Represent your company.