1. After being in the military for a decade, I decided to leave the army and become a [ ] again.


2. The Internet [ ] to people all over the world in a couple of minutes.


3. These companies claim deeper seawater contains more [ ] and fewer pollutants than surface water.


4. Unlike her [ ] sister, Nancy is shy and does not like to go to parties or make new friends.


5. Hundreds of people are dead as the worst Ebola     outbreak in history sweeps through West Africa.


6. I always keep candles in the house [ ] there is a power blackout.


7. This car is past repair.


8. No nation has ever experienced such an increase in its power without seeking to translate it into global influence.


9. The fact that the young lady was so welcome was due, in part, [ ] her vivacious personality.


10. Waiter:Can I get you something to drink while you are looking at the menu?John: OK, coke will be fine!Sam: [ ]Waiter: I will be back in just a moment.


11. Failing to take good care of his children, he is [ ] a good father.


12. Did you watch the baseball game yesterday?


13. The monks were called up to indoctrinate the people, [ ] on the ultimate goals of life but on the political aims of the new government.


14. Teacher: What’s the date today?Student: [ ] Teacher: Very good.


15. A fire [ ] in the hospital last night and killed 24 people.


16. The major points of your plan are clear, but the details are still [ ] to me. Could you give me a further explanation?


17. Parties on river-boats have lost their [appeal] since one sank last year killing thirty-three people.


18. Hey, this seems to be a new car. What make is it?


19. A plan or project may ______, even if it finally succeeds.


20. The manager nodded, although it was not at all clear [ ] he was agreeing.


21. If the world’s tropical rain forests continue to disappear at it present rate, many animal species [ ].


22. Jack: How about going to a movie tonight?Jill: [ ] Jack: Well, then, maybe some other time.


23. The table of contents [ ] you information about the scope of the book, the way it is organized, and the main chapters and sections.


24. Puppy Guesthouse provides reliable sitting service and friendly _____ for your pets when you sail away on holidays.


25. You shouldn’t [ ] your parents’love [ ]; instead, you should cherish and reward it.


26. It is a long [ ] from Taipei to New York. It takes more than 15 hours to fly.


27. Hong Kong became a [ ] manufacturing hub in its own right—until the colony’s growing wealth began to impede growth.


28. Physician Stephen Hawking teams up with his daughter to write a cosmic adventure story for kids. The Hawkings portray the universe as harmonious and largely [ ].


29. Basic _____ like greeting people and saying please to show politeness are becoming less common among the youth.


30. The time a child spends in the Pokemon [ ] amounts to a remedial lesson in how to consume. (Pokemon, a game.)


31. The stories


32. The island lies off the coast of Siberia and catches the heavy storms that sweep across Eurasia, [ ] the slopes are well supplied with waist-deep snow.


33. Front desk: Front desk, how can I help you? Hotel customer: Yes, sir. I need to go to a meeting at Taipei 101. [ ]Front desk:Not a problem at all. There will be one waiting as soon as you’re here.Hotel customer: Thank you so much.


34. On the Sunday [ ] your visit, I went to see Johnny with Mr. Powell. He sent his regards to you.


35. Too much [ ] gives me a headache. I can’t take the stress anymore.


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  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. He studied hard ________ get better grades.


2. 他們贏了那場比賽令我感到很驚訝。


3. Because of the economic slump in the past few years, there have been fewer ________ offered to college graduates or other job seekers.


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


5. It is a good idea ________ as you would like to be treated.


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


7. Nuclear power plants have long been ________ extremely dangerous especially after the catastrophic events that plagued Japan.


8. He works harder than he ________ when he entered the trading company five years ago.


9. He insisted that you ________ to the party.


10. Don’t be angry with your son. What he said was ________ a joke.