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


2. It can be hard for people to resist doing what others demand, but sometimes we must be strong ___pressure. 


3. If it is not laid [ ], concrete may crack and buckle.


4. Privacy [ ] have grown increasingly worried that digital tools are giving governments and powerful corporations the ability to peek into people’s lives as never before.


5. Because I studied hard, the exam was [ ].


6. Our music teacher said that [ ] of chamber music was the string quartet.


7. Taking regular vacations is necessary for those who [ ] too much on work.


8. [ ], nearly one-half rated their summer experience the same quality as that during the regular year; one-third rated it better.


9. Although the Enlightenment may have overestimated the power of reason to guide human conduct, it nevertheless opened to men and women a more humane view of their fellow passengers.


10. Charisma is a personal attractiveness that enables one to influence others. [ ], the standards of good leadership tend to differ from culture to culture.


11. Mary: I’ve got great news. [ ] Judy: Well, what is it? Mary: I have a week’s vacation next month, and I’m so excited! Judy: Do you? That’s wonderful.


12. The poet Marianne Moore was


13. Jason: So, how was your winter break, Linda? Linda: Great, actually! My family and I went touring around Taiwan. It was the first time we ever had a chance to see the east coast. Jason: Really? [ ] Linda: If you’re interested, next time you can join us. We are going back next year.


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


15. Strong social skills can enhance a child's _____, emotional and physical development.


16. One difference between good learners and bad learners is that good learners always work hard [ ].


17. As human beings, we often vacillate between selfish and [ ] desires.


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


19. He is rich in humor.


20. Good listeners suspend judgment and are empathetic to other people's feelings because they can see things from other people's points of view and inquire about rather than advocate a position.


21. The peace talks have ______ a cease-fire.


22. Researchers probe the molecular intricacies of memory, hoping to create the brain's own type of Viagra-the kind of chemical that reinvigorates an organ that is past its prime.


23. The spring festival has many attractions. They include a dancing performance and a concert. [ ], there will be a beauty contest for young girls.


24. The Internet is coordinated by a private sector, nonprofit organization [ ] the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, ICANN.


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


26. In the heart of the western Pacific [ ] a chain of tiny islands that seems part of another world and time.


27. George’s insatiable hunger for sweets soon made him [ ].


28. Paul’s [ ] childhood experience has a great impact on his abnormal behavior.


29. [ ], the little girl did not open the door.


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


31. When Sandy needs to break away from the [ ] of the city, she hikes into the mountains to relax herself.


32. Legislators promised to [ ] the annual budget without cutting down essential educational services.


33. Sue: What did you do in the winter vacation? Sam: I spent my winter vacation [ ] in Europe.


34. Jane is not [ ] to attend Sabrina's wedding anniversary party, for they had a quarrel last Friday.


35. 他雖有學識,但毫無實際經驗。


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  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
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1. There ________ to be some mistake.


2. She loves her boyfriend because he is a man ________.


3. All meetings had to be cancelled ________ the heavy snowstorm.


4. It’s ________ to be sunny again tomorrow.


5. 請選出翻譯正確的句子:對世界各地的中國人來說,春節是最有意義的節日。


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


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


8. You need time and money. ________, you need diligence.


9. Although Rose was deeply in love with Jack, her father ________ their love.


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