單選題 每題2分

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

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2. The teddy bear looks old and tattered, but it is the most ----- thing in Kay's room, She loves it dearly.　(第38期考題)　

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3. These backpackers forgot to make hotel reservations in advance, so they _____ having nowhere to stay.　(第39期考題)　

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4. To cut costs, Veronica suggested _____ her apartment for shooting the scene.　(第39期考題)　

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5. There is a sign saying “No trespassing.” This area is a private place, so people cannot enter this place without the owner’s _____.　(第42期考題)　

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6. 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)　

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7. I make plenty of lifelong friends in my high school, _____ give me mental support when I feel down.　(第42期考題)　

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8. People say he is _____ incompetent _____ does not care, but for me, he is just a hopeless idealist.　(第33期考題)　

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9. Unable to stand his daughter’s bad attitude anymore, Mr. Collins flew into a rage and slapped her across the face _____. 　(第36期考題)　

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10. 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)　

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11.

What is the best title for this article?　(第38期考題)　

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12.

Judging from the context, what does the word boost mean?　(第39期考題)　

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

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14. 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)　

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15. On Christmas Eve, all flights were cancelled _____ the heavy snowstorm. Many tourists were disappointed about the delay of their family reunion.　(第42期考題)　

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16. You should take the _____ and create chances for yourself instead of waiting passively.　(第32期考題)　

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17. Japanese people _____ bowing even when they talk on the phone.　(第33期考題)　

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18. The competition has to be postponed ----- some problems with the rules, which may still have to be revised.　(第38期考題)　

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19. The food company is recalling several dairy products for they have been _____ with plasticizer.　(第32期考題)　

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20. Even though every smartphone has a clock on it, wrist watches are still _____.　(第33期考題)　

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21. Jim is afraid of making mistakes. _____ this fear that prevents him from making progress.　(第39期考題)　

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22. Some people _____ that spiders are insects. But in fact, they are relatives of insects.　(第40期考題)　

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23. Reading novels is great mental exercise because it stimulates your _____ as well as improves your brain power.　(第39期考題)　

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24. 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)　

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25. What bad luck! Most of his luggage ----- stolen.　(第38期考題)　

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26. Kim is _____ going to be furious when she sees the mess you made in the office.　(第33期考題)　

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27. Peter is _____ about his achievements; he credits the success to his research team.　(第39期考題)　

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28. This young man was left paralyzed from the neck down _____ a serious car crash, which also claimed three lives.　(第37期考題)　

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29. Love, respect, trust, and acceptance are important _____ in a happy and lasting marriage.　(第34期考題)　

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30. Kids usually _____ Christmas and New Year. That's when they have a lot of fun eating and playing.　(第39期考題)　

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31. To live a better life, _____ is learn from our past mistakes.　(第41期考題)　

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32. A huge parade is held on the _____ of the 1959 revolution. It is one of the biggest annual events of the city.　(第33期考題)　

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33. Many find it difficult to buy a(n) _____ affordable apartment in a big city because housing prices have been rising.　(第37期考題)　

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

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

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

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37. 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)　

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38. Try to stay calm. Under no circumstances can we _____ violence to settle conflicts.　(第36期考題)　

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39. James asked his father to drive him to the airport early; he wanted to _____ two hours before the flight. He was afraid to miss the flight.　(第41期考題)　

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40. On top of the hill _____.　(第32期考題)　

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41.

The experts in this article indicate that a sense of humor is important because _____.　(第39期考題)　

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42. Although it is possible nowadays to have apps ----- many expressions into another language for us, it is still important to learn to speak a foreign language.　(第38期考題)　

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43. 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)　

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44. As more and more species are faced with extinction, how to sustain biodiversity is _____ great significance to human beings.　(第37期考題)　

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45. A Syrian boy, who attempted to reach Greece along with other refugees, was found lying dead on a Turkish beach, which _____ global refugee crisis.　(第37期考題)　

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46. If you _____ me, would you accept the proposal from a man you just met for the first time?　(第32期考題)　

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47. When doing an experiment, we should always _____ that safety is of the utmost importance.　(第39期考題)　

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

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49. _____ 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)　

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50. _____ online video games, Paul has very little physical activity and spend less time with family and friends.　(第32期考題)　

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