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


2. “Something is wrong with the steering wheel of my car.”


3. We still have a long way to go. I think we’d better take turns driving.


4. Anyone who wants to make a good [ ] at a job interview needs to dress appropriately.


5. I wonder [ ].


6. A:“Here we are. I want to show you the living room. Do you like it?”B: [ ]


7. After Christmas, [half of the staff were lay off due to the slow sales].


8. The peace rally is gaining [ ] every hour. By now, thousands of people have gathered in front of the parliament building.


9. Johnson: This headache is killing me. Cathy: [ ][ ] Johnson: No. I don't like to take painkillers.


10. For centuries, dogs are believed to be the best company to human beings.


11. In the past, many people died from pneumonia. But [ ] modern medicine, pneumonia is no longer such a threat.


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


13. I try to judge people by their character, not by something as [ ] as physical appearance.


14. Her elder brother pushed her to take up a profession.


15. They are a great couple. They see [ ] on almost everything.


16. “Is it true that Cindy was caught shoplifting yesterday?” “Unfortunately, yes. [ ] is unbelievable!”


17. We are doubtful about the ___ of your proposed project. 


18. A: Would you like some cereal for breakfast?B: [ ]


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


20. Writing is a very useful [ ] for students. In the future, they can use it at different workplaces.


21. Your apartment looks great! What did you do with it?


22. Since a separate bicycle track offers a slow lane, small children can [ ] around freely without watching for faster bike traffic.


23. In the writing class, the teacher encouraged students [ ].


24. In that country today there is still no


25. [ ] hunters are people who always look for low-priced goods and take five times as long to do their shopping.


26. No one could understand why he committed [ ]. He seemed to have everything to live for.


27. In the old world, class is legal and hereditary. [ ], in America, each person carves out an economic position as well as a social position.


28. As most people do not have enough money to pay for a house, they try to secure a [ ] from a bank.


29. It is widely known that only a small [ ] of the nation's money is spent on education.


30. Simon is a lazy guy. He [ ] gets any exercise.


31. Climbing up to the mountain top has [ ]. I am out of breath now.


32. The government extends its drive [ ] the privatization to the telephone service, though this policy is rejected by the privileged owner.


33. A: Have you decided where you're going on holiday this year?B: [ ]


34. 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.


35. The name of my old friend is on the tip of my tongue.


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


2. English ________ an international language.


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


4. The man ________ is our teacher.


5. 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。


6. Tell me ________ he arrived here yesterday.


7. Can you ________ why he has such strange behavior?


8. The love letter was ________ three days later.(哪些正確?)


9. 請選出文法正確的句子:


10. My boss is so detestable. He always ________ his car. Come on, I am not his servant!!