1. 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 [ ].


2. [ ] strenuous law enforcement efforts, the number of criminal cases decreased by nearly 10 percent for the period from mid-March to June 30.


3. I invited her to my birthday party, but she [ ]. I felt disappointed.


4. We tend to [ ] our horoscopes in newspapers and magazines, and to take an interest in what they tell us.


5. One difference between the theater and the movie is that the audience in the theater [ ] at the end of the performance.


6. Wine tasters are schooled in the art of distinguishing fine wine from bad wine.


7. [ ] wrong to waste water and electricity.


8. This year [ ] was the US drug-czar Barry McCaffery who came to celebrate America's successful drug policy.


9. It does not take a university doctorate to surmise that tearing up a Koran is sacrilegious.


10. The bodies had been placed in the ______ until the funeral took place two weeks later.


11. You have to bring your own shopping bags now because the supermarkets no longer supply them.


12. I was transported with joy at the news.


13. Most countries that run lotteries have laws that prohibit [ ] of gambling.


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


15. 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.


16. Sarah: What do you do for a living? Philip: [ ][ ]Sarah: You must be very busy then.


17. A year ago, there was a terrible fire in my office. Since then, I've had the habit of [ ] important official documents just in case.


18. The job applicant was worried about the interview [ ] he was well-prepared.


19. During the [ ] season, the floodwaters covered nearly the whole nation and killed many people.


20. The plane was delayed because of bad weather. When John and Mary finally boarded the plane, they were tired and angry because they [ ] in the airport for six hours.


21. Due to keen competition, Tom’s application for a teaching position was [ ] by the screening committee.


22. The Green College's Webpage has a Life Section, [ ] on the campus.


23. Jennifer smiled ______ at her wedding; she was so happy.


24. The currency of the European Union, the euro, has risen in value by 35 percent [ ] the dollar in the last three years.


25. Toning down one's attitude helps to [ ] the red tape at the city hall.


26. Most members of the camel family are found in arid habitats all over the world.


27. Your bicycle is broken. You need to [ ].


28. Night markets in Taiwan are often the best places for a bargain because you can find many things you like at low prices.


29. A principle of


30. After [ ] to prison, those teens regretted not having taken advice from their parents and friends.


31. [ ] I have a master's degree in business administration, I can't fill out my tax form.


32. My former teacher told me that, according to observations, a man [ ] at anything unless he has fun doing it.


33. The authorities have confirmed the criminal’s whereabouts from _____ information sources and are determined to hunt him down.


34. Perhaps the most popular


35. Alice is such a passionate person that she is always ____ advice, even when you don’t want it. 


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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. In such a rainy day, I ________ stay at home watching TV ________ go to a movie.


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


3. ________, he is quite expert in computer technology.


4. ________ in bed, I could not go to work for a couple of days last week.


5. 請選出翻譯正確的句子:直到這意外,我才了解到父母多麼愛我。


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


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


8. Our international student ________ next Friday.


9. These measures have been taken ________ increasing the company’s profits.


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