1.—It shouldn't take long to clear up after the party if we all _______to help.

—That's right. Many hands make light work.

A. hesitate     B. reach   C. volunteer         D. enjoy

2.The majority of the office equipment, as well as two windows, ________ repaired yesterday.           

A. were         B. was  C. are      D. is

3.You should _______ yourself with a pencil and a rubber for the exam.           

A. seek        B. abuse     C. decline       D. equip

4.In fact, customers' relatively optimistic comments ____the awful pain of the auto company.           

A. shelter     B. mask     C. expand             D. guarantee

5.The wild flowers looked like a soft orange blanket ______ the desert.           

A. covered   B. covering    C. to cover    D. cover