1. Popular music appeals [ ] the majority of young people.


2. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. But eating only an apple a day for three months _____ takes you to the doctor.


3. The actual cost of the building turned out to be much higher than our original [ ].


4. The senior high school has a rather strict language policy that requires all of her students to [ ] daily conversation in English.


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


6. People all consider [ ] wise to start to learn a foreign language at an early age.


7. Customer: Excuse me, there’s something you could help me with. Manager: [ ] Customer: There isn’t any hot water in my room. Manager: Oh, I’m sorry. I’ll look after it right away.


8. Production output was at a standstill until the new foreman acted as a catalyst to increase productivity.


9. Long exposure to the sun may result [ ] skin cancer.


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


11. Being poor is nothing to be [ ] if you are upright and virtuous.


12. I know my term paper is due on Monday. I'll [ ] it over the weekend.


13. On the third day after a child's [ ] offerings of rice and peanuts are made to the Bed Mother Goddess.


14. Susan: I have a fever. Helen: Do you need a cold towel or something? Susan: No, thanks. I think I just need to lie down for a while. Helen: [ ] You worked too hard.


15. I just passed the grammar test. It seemed much ______ this time.


16. In the U.S. one should make a(n) [ ] before going to see a doctor.


17. Oil is essential for modern life-apart from its use in transportation, it is also used in making [ ], plastics, and many other products.


18. He looks [ ] he were very exhausted from work.


19. The accident was not all your [ ]. The other driver was responsible for its happening as well.


20. Since we have [sufficient] time and manpower, we can get it done in two days.


21. The maid [ ] cleaning the room half an hour ago.


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


23. When we heard a big thump from upstairs, we were shocked and everyone [ ] up at the ceiling in astonishment.


24. Salt is manufactured in quantities that exceed those of most, [ ], other commercial chemicals.


25. Please ensure that your seats are in the [ ] and your tray table stowed.


26. You seem to have a cold. You ______ a doctor.


27. The swimming team did very well last year. All of [ ] worked very hard in order to win the prize.


28. Before heading for the mountains, we need to come up with a thorough plan in case anything happens during the trip.


29. Violence flared [ ] again last night in many areas with armed gangs taking to the streets.


30. Woman:Do you think you would have time to mail this letter? Man: Yes. [ ] Woman: I appreciate it. I really want to stay home and finish this novel.


31. “My sister always worries about how much things cost. Sometimes she doesn’t even want to spend money on food.”


32. Mark: What happened? What’s the hurry?Stella: [ ] Mark: Get into the car. We’ll be there in no time.


33. Most film actors enjoy being in the spotlight because they like getting a lot of [ ] from the press.


34. We feel quite [ ] about your situation; but we don’t know how to help you.


35. The police ran down the street in [ ] of the robber.


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. He had an accident ________ careless driving.


2. He ________ emphasis on quality rather than on quantity.


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


4. 直到大學畢業,Jason才想到未來。


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


6. ________ Anne Sullivan’s patient teaching, Helen Keller might have lived in a world of darkness forever.


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


8. 儘管Diana 很苗條,她還想再瘦幾磅。


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


10. 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。