1. Firefighters were prepared to rush out at a moment's [ ].


2. The Graduate Record Exam (GRE), [ ], is undergoing the most significant change in its history.


3.     is the art of narration and expression through body movement.


4. No late assignment is accepted, [ ] the students have good reasons.


5. In the early days of photography, [ ], some photographers were not content simply to report images of the world around them.


6. People who live in this village grow fruit and vegetables by themselves; they provide for their own needs without outside help. They are almost [ ].


7. California State University, Long Beach is located in the City of Long Beach, ten miles from the harbor and 25 miles from the Los Angeles International Airport. If you want to apply for admission into this university, please submit your statement of purpose, a TOFEL score, a transcript, and two letters of recommendation, with a $35 application fee.


8. The chances of building a multiracial cosmopolis rooted in a shared civic culture lie in turning away from all the dangerous and, ultimately, self-destructive confrontations.


9. Jenny: I’ll take a pair of jeans in this style. Salesclerk: Great! Will that be all? Jenny: Yes, that’s all. Salesclerk: [ ] Jenny: Cash, please.


10. Millions of Americans were [down and out] in 1932.


11. The risk of death is enticing, because it reminds people that they are alive.


12. Kristine can’t help feeling [ ] when she has to give a lecture in front of a large crowd.


13. When Tom called me last night, [ ].


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


15. My brother, Carlson, loves music very much and knows how to play several musical [ ], such as the piano, the guitar, the trumpet, and the oboe.


16. Do you remember the old [ ]: “If you don't like the heat, get out of the kitchen”?


17. The early immigrants had the [ ] that New York was a city paved with gold everywhere.


18. Caffeine is a stimulant; [ ], it can keep a person awake at night.


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


20. Don't [ ] to let me know if there is anything I can do for you.


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


22. In [ ] writing, you take a position on an issue and try to make the reader believe that your position is correct.


23. As a result of his ______ manner, Jim’s work as a waiter lasted only for one day.


24. When Jack asked Helen to go to the movies with him, she [ ], but a few minutes later she finally agreed.


25. Last week I read a book about Picasso, [ ].


26. Sue: That movie is fabulous! Ann:[ ] I don’t like the leading actor. His acting is exaggerated. Sue: Perhaps…but I still think the movie is pretty good.


27. Do you want to go out ? No, I would rather [ ] home than go out on a rainy night.


28. Man: Did you see this tomato, Maggie?Woman: Yes, I did. Isn't it big?Man: It's huge! [ ]Woman: I think I'll cut it up for our salad tonight.


29. A Venezuelan officer was [ ] selling military secrets to foreign intelligence agencies.


30. The police officer went out to patrol, [ ] being quite ill.


31. A: Great party, huh?B: Yeah, it really is. And good food, too.A: Sure is. Did you try the curry?B: No, not yet, [ ]. I love the Indian food.


32. Helicopters can rise or descend vertically, hover, and move forward, backward, [ ].


33. Oprah Winfrey turned public opinion around by [ ].


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


35. It’s finally here, after months of rumors and delays: Palm’s new wireless PDA and it is cool! The design, while notably different from that of other current Palm models, is sleek, slim, and light.


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1. 請選出翻譯正確的句子:沒能獲得銀行貸款令我們很失望。


2. English ________ an international language.


3. When the president retires, his son will ________ the company.


4. Everybody thinks my idea ________.


5. The notion of staying ________ is so popular that many girls try everything they can to keep in shape.


6. 請選出翻譯正確的句子:他一到辦公室就打開電腦查看電子郵件。


7. He studied hard ________ get better grades.


8. Tell me ________ he arrived here yesterday.


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


10. Although he was badly injured, he ________ the pain as long as he could.