1) We don't anticipate any trouble. a) expect b) want c) make 2) He is one of the most witty conversationalist I have ever known  a) gritty b) pretty c) clever d) reasonable 3) He was so handsome - I couldn't stop staring at him!  a) strange  b) attractive c) muscular 4) I hope this will convince you to change your mind. a) persuade b) make sure c) believe d) cause 5) Police chased the stolen car through the city a) stalking  b) hurry after c) persuade 6) Our company does a lot of business with overseas customers. a) from other countries  b) picky c) selective  d) involved into recreation 7) She followed an unusual career path. a) a series of career achievements b) a series of jobs and professions of yours c) a series of job benefits d) a series of career awards 8) We had to figure out the connection between the two events. a) calculate b) understand c) realize d) count 9) The riot had a serious impact on the govermental position.  a) controversion b) debate c) benefit d) influence 10) A new position in the marketing department has just opened up. a) be present b) be internationally available c) to be discovered 11) The destiny of our nation depends on this vote! a) mystery b) fate c) well-being d) faith 12) He never managed to live up to his parents' expectations. a) do as well as someone expects one to do b) do your best in gaining success c) fail 13) Many women sacrifice their careers for their families. a) offer smth in return b) give up smth for the sake of others   c) take more job to help to support the family financially  14) Nowadays both spouses go to work.  a) cohabitant b) a wife and a husband c) parents who are divorced 15) She gave up her high-powered job in order to raise her children and be a good mother. a) breastfeed  b) bring up c) give birth 16) There are some laws that regulate the financial support of aging parents. a) parents who are getting older b) parents who don't have pensions c) parents who are about to retire 17) After working her way around the world, she ended up conducting business courses in her city. a) die b) give up c) finish 18) She's miserable living on her own. a) mature b) offended c) bankrupt d) very unhappy 19) The speech was so impresive, it blew my mind. a) make puzzled b) make excited c) make extremely angry 20) Persuasive speakers are good at dealing with the public.  a) week speakers  b) speechless speakers c) influencive speakers 21) Being resilient is one of the most crucial soft skills. a) adaptable b) communicative c) strong d) accurate 22) Did you know that Sarah ditched her assistant? a) kill b) get rid of c) promote 23) Hey! Why are you being so moody today? The corporate party is so cool! Plug-in!  a) Come on in b) Stop doing what you did c) Join us

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