He was in hospital for 6 months. He felt as if he was ______ from the outside world.
| A．cut off | B．cut up | C．cut through | D．cut out |
If she doesn't want to go，nothing you can say will ______ her.
| A．persuade | B．promise | C．invite | D．support |
When his brother was to cross the street，he was knocked down by a truck and badly ________.
| A．injured | B．damaged | C．harmed | D．destroyed |
Recently，these companies have ________ some workers becames of the drop in economy.
| A．hired | B．dismissed | C．refused | D．employed |
A good listener takes part in the conversation，________ ideas and raising questions to keep the talk flowing.
| A．realizing | B．copying |
| C．offering | D．misunderstanding |
When the group discussion is nearing its end，make sure to ________ it with important points.
| A．conclude | B．lead | C．avoid | D．hold |