1. The angry manager ordered that the mistakes in the report _____ right away and then stormed out of the room. (第36期考題) 


2. Kate Middleton, _____ marriage to Britain’s Prince William made her Duchess of Cambridge, has played a key role in softening the royal image. (第32期考題) 


3. We have to cancel tonight’s concert because neither you nor I _____ prepared. (第32期考題) 


4. When Javier gets angry, he will sit down and _____ the feeling beneath the anger to help himself calm down. (第41期考題) 


5. Rebecca didn’t show up last night; she _____ about our date. (第32期考題) 


6. A _____ heat wave hit Southwestern Asia in late July and early August 2011, with temperatures in Iraq exceeding 49°C. (第40期考題) 


7. Technological and industrial development not only led to economic growth and _____ but also posed a threat to the ecological system. (第32期考題) 


8. Dying to pass the upcoming exams with flying colors, all Sarah has to do is _____. (第37期考題) 


9. Mr. Lee was fortunate enough to make a full _____ from the stock market before this recession. (第33期考題) 


10. So far the spending on this project is still on -----. We have to be careful not to spend more than planned. (第38期考題) 


11. The disadvantage of this job is that the heavy workload and long working hours _____ of my family life. (第42期考題) 


12. If they _____ about your difficulty, they _____ a different decision. Yet, it is all too late now. (第39期考題) 


13. The plot of the novel was so _____ that Mary couldn’t help but read on and finish it within one day. (第34期考題) 


14.

What was the California Supreme Court's decision on Diaz's appeal? (第38期考題) 


15. The supervisor plans to talk to his team _____ the meeting. He thinks a pre-discussion is needed to facilitate the meeting. (第42期考題) 


16. A: Lance has been ----- all day today. B: Yes, he has an allergy to particles in the air and that's why. (第38期考題) 


17. _____ the more money you spend on lunch dates, birthday parties and gifts. (第41期考題) 


18. From time to time criticism is unavoidable, which we can use in a positive way to improve, or in a negative way that may lower our _____ . (第37期考題) 


19. It is said that the key word for this year is AI, which stands for ----- intelligence. (第38期考題) 


20. After the cruel murder, all the elementary schools should take measures to _____ anyone suspicious from entering the campus. (第42期考題) 


21. It is good manners to dress formally at such an important international ----- where world leaders meet. (第38期考題) 


22. The boxing legend inspired his fans to never give up. When he got _____, he got back up again and kept fighting. (第33期考題) 


23. _____ Hemingway's inspiration for the book, The Old Man And The Sea, was the Cuban fisherman Gregorio Fuentes, who was also Hemingway's friend. (第40期考題) 


24. _____ they knew the typhoon had hit the island that they started to panic. (第33期考題) 


25. Jenny lives right at the foot of Ali Mountain, but she was so busy that she only visits it ----- with guests. (第38期考題) 


26. It is said that the MRT line will be extended to this town, and the townspeople are ----- it earnestly. (第38期考題) 


27. There is evidence that there _____ water on Mars a long time ago. Observer show signs of dried up lake beds, past floods and old river channels. (第33期考題) 


28. The entire old town is designated as a pedestrian zone and free of cars. No _____ are allowed in this area. (第33期考題) 


29. The train _____, we had no choice but to spend another three hours waiting for the next one. (第36期考題) 


30. During tourism seasons, this coastal town is _____ with visitors who expect to relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery to their heart's content. (第37期考題) 


31. The clever device _____ on the wall makes the room dry and comfortable even during humid days. (第36期考題) 


32. Many truck drivers aren't aware that driving while they are _____ could also have disastrous consequences. Therefore, while feeling sick, they should avoid driving. (第40期考題) 


33. University fees in many countries _____ and many people cannot afford them. (第41期考題) 


34. Ever since Larry’s best friends betrayed him, he has had trouble _____ close relationships with others. (第36期考題) 


35. Keven, on behalf of his company, successfully signed a contract with a multinational corporation this morning. He _____ ecstatic at that moment. (第37期考題) 


36. Flammable liquids, knives, and toy guns are _____ on board the aircraft. (第32期考題) 


37. I _____ to enjoy playing basketball, but I don't have time for it now. (第40期考題) 


38. Though I don't _____ of many of my colleague's proposals, I have to admit that his ideas are very creative. (第39期考題) 


39. The fireworks display was so _____ that the visitors could hardly take their eyes off it. (第39期考題) 


40. Jason and Billy are my twin brothers, who are over 40 now and living in New York and London, _____. (第36期考題) 


41. Identity theft, the _____ use of someone else’s personal information, is a criminal act and should be reported to the police. (第41期考題) 


42. After a series of tests, Brian proved to be the most competent among all the _____ , the one everyone could look to. (第37期考題) 


43. Whatever you say, I will _____ my principles and won’t change my opinions. (第33期考題) 


44. Tina _____ when Tim offered to sell her the house at such a low price. She knew that something was not right. (第36期考題) 


45. This is a well-reviewed series of lessons for beginners as well as for those who want to _____ their French. (第40期考題) 


46. A: Are you familiar with the please _____ in the TV show?
B: No, I don't know any of them. (第39期考題) 


47. If the world's rain forests continue to disappear at their present rate, many species _____ extinct. (第39期考題) 


48. The mother starts to feel worried and anxious, because her daughter _____ her there hours ago. (第36期考題) 


49. Pressured by public anger, the mayor finally admitted his mistake and _____ for his rude remarks. (第36期考題) 


50. The reason millennials are called "strawberry generation" is _____ they are believed to be "easily bruised." (第37期考題)