1. Today people have been concerned about the potential for altering photos on computers because imaging software makes [ ] easier than ever.


2. Besides his large house in town, Jackson also owns [property] in the countryside.


3. I have been thinking about this for a week and this is the only solution I can [ ].


4. In summer, many women stay under umbrellas or wear hats with wide brims in order to avoid _____ to UV rays.


5. The US Supreme Court rules that, barring circumstances like child abduction or a ticking time bomb, the Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution requires police to get a warrant before examining a cell phone after an arrest. This ruling makes our digital privacy no “less worthy of the protection for which the Founders of our nation fought.”


6. In Roman times sugar cane was known in Europe as a great [ ], and it was rare and expensive for many centuries after that.


7. My director Frank is beloved of people in every walk of life. There are few but think him companionable.


8. We apologize for the late delivery. [We had some problems with the new machines, which are now resolved].


9. [ ] very careful enquiries, the police still have no idea who the murderer is.


10. Those who want to have something they have never had will have to do well something they have never done before.


11. For young women who suffer from eating disorder, body [ ] is often their main concern.


12. [ ] our street friends is one thing, and maintaining the dignity of the temple is another thing, Mr. Chuang said firmly.


13. Ellen was absent this morning because she had her tooth [ ].


14. The Colosseum in Rome and sites in the historic walled town of Urbino have suffered damage due to _____ snow-fall.


15. A: You can keep the change.B: [ ]


16. The traffic was ______ because of the construction on Main Street.


17. My cellphone is low on battery; it keeps beeping to remind me of [ ] it.


18. Fortunately, the patient’s condition remains [ ] after the operation. She will be recovering soon.


19. We were [ ] for two hours in the traffic and so we arrived late for the board meeting.


20. Being poor is nothing to be [ ] if you are upright and virtuous.


21. When I turned on the heater, hot air [ ] throughout the room and I felt warm immediately.


22. She [ ] down for a nap this morning.


23. In the Seoul Olympics of 1988, Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson won a 100-meter gold medal in 9.79 sec. His [ ] came almost as fast, after it was revealed that he had used steroids to achieve his world-beating performance.


24. Clerk: International Travel Agency. May I help you? Jessica: Yes, I'd like some flight information. Clerk: [ ]Jessica: Paris.


25. The workers’ lives were [ ]: they worked from morning till night in all kinds of weather, earning only enough money to buy simple food and cheap clothes.


26.
It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.


27. Fire [ ] the entire restaurant in less than an hour. Fortunately, all the diners and staff escaped unhurt.


28. 我心裡想這一定是斗六站。


29. He’s by far the best player on the school team; there is no question about it.


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


31. Most instances of loss of hearing resulting from background noise are not immediately noticeable.


32. The problem with some of these drugs is that they are so very accessible.


33. A: “How would you like your steak to be cooked?” B: [ ]


34. If you want to give a well-organized presentation, you should not [ ].


35. Building a digital city is a grand experiment in which wireless communications make it easier to find friends, [ ] local events, and build a warm community.


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  2. 答錯一個選項,得題分的3/5
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  4. 答錯超過兩個選項或沒作答,該題以0分計算

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


2. 雖然辛蒂只是一個小孩,但是她知道如何取悅他人。


3. English ________ an international language.


4. It is ________ that I don’t have to do much to keep it clean.


5. Health and wealth are both important to us, but without health, wealth is of no use. Therefore, ________ is more significant than ________.


6. ________ Samson has hit the jackpot, he is still not content and eager to win more. How greedy!


7. She flatters a person and speaks ill of the person behind his/ her back, so I won’t believe ________.


8. 請選出翻譯正確的句子:他雖然年輕且沒經驗,但充滿熱誠又有責任感。


9. 請選出翻譯正確的句子:一看到大樓起火,路人趕緊打電話給消防隊。


10. Some people ________ the death penalty because they think it is cruel and against human rights.