1. Learning [ ] helpful if you want to become a tour guide.


2. The [ ] in prices has caused many customers to reconsider unnecessary purchases.


3. There is a [ ] that if you break a mirror, you’ll have bad luck for seven years.


4.
Due to global warming and deforestation, many animals and plants are on the brink of _____ .


5. When a complete stranger came over and intended to give me the ticket to the concert, my [ ] reaction was to decline the offer because his friendliness seemed weird to me.


6. We cannot say that men’s characters improve in proportion [ ] their knowledge increases, nor can we say the opposite.


7. Mary: What do you do in your free time, Julia?Julia: I play tennis. Mary: How often do you play?Julia: [ ] What about you?


8. It was [ ] big house [ ] all the children had to help with the housework.


9. In some Asian cultures, people are not supposed to make direct eye contact when talking to their superiors because the behavior is considered bold or [ ].


10. [ ], I would follow you.


11. Hundreds of people are killed in car accidents in Taiwan every year, and many of [ ] could be prevented.


12. This company was founded in the 60’s and has been running successfully since.


13. [ ] that the enemy troops may cross the tunnel, the soldiers blew it up.


14. Many documents still remain to be waded through.


15. Because of the poor economy, reducing taxes has now become a [ ] for the new government.


16. The poison seeping from the factory has [ ] the river which is the major source of the city's drinking water.


17. You have missed a lot of lessons. You may find it difficult to [ ] with the rest of the class.


18. The latest evidence shows that second-hand smoke can not only lower children's IQ but also cause lung cancer.


19. The United States is _____ with an energy, a can-do ambition and an entrepreneurial spirit that can only be described as distinctly American.


20. Of all the patients in intensive care units who are at [ ] of dying, some 20 percent present difficult ethical choices—whether to keep trying to save the life.


21. Peter: Ted, do you happen to see my friend Catherine?Ted: I’m not sure, Peter. [ ] Peter: Tall and thin, with short and straight hair.


22. In the wake of September 11 [ ] in the USA, many airline employees have been laid off.


23. James: Are you going somewhere tomorrow?Harry: [ ][ ]James: Neither do I. Let's just stay at home.


24. Linda:Hey, did I tell you I went to Taipei from Kaohsiung by the High Speed Railway yesterday?Harry: [ ] Linda: The train ran so smoothly and the trip only took me about 90 minutes. Harry: Nice! Maybe I should try it next time.


25. The money has been recovered without [resorting] to verbal abuse or strong-arm tactics.


26. [ ] of any latest news, I will let you know as soon as possible.


27. This company spends more money on advertising [ ] company in Taiwan.


28. Due to keen competition, Tom’s application for a teaching position was [ ] by the screening committee.


29. I know better than to move another peg.


30. It was so dark that [ ] anything.


31. The money has been recovered without [resorting] to verbal abuse or strong-arm tactics.


32. You can't wear the red dress to the party-it [ ] with your hair.


33. Mother Teresa [ ] her [ ] life aiding the sick and the homeless. Her selfless love has been highly praised by the world.


34. A research result shows that drinking a lot of water can help [ ] the risk of developing kidney stones.


35. I can’t wait to go to the Ricky Martin concert this weekend. I [ ] it for weeks.


複選題規則:
  1. 所有選項均答對,得該題全部分數
  2. 答錯一個選項,得題分的3/5
  3. 答錯兩個選項,得題分的1/5
  4. 答錯超過兩個選項或沒作答,該題以0分計算

1. She would donate a large amount of money to poor people ________, but she can barely support herself now.


2. He is ________ that we all like him.


3. We may never discover what ________ that night.


4. He ________ emphasis on quality rather than on quantity.


5. 他們贏了那場比賽令我感到很驚訝。


6. ________ in bed, I could not go to work for a couple of days last week.


7. He had an accident ________ careless driving.


8. To tell you the truth, in my opinion, Sally is ________ Mary.


9. I ________ to be out when she called.


10. They could not open the box ________ their efforts.