1. The exhibition shows how the _____ inhabitants and culture were destroyed in this island after the invasion. 


2. The economists assert that the stock market crash may predict another wave of global _____. 


3. The speaker encouraged the graduate class to believe in themselves and follow their _____. 


4. Inappropriate use of electronic gadgets is likely to _____ our sleep at night. 


5. An increasing number of college graduates are confident and _____about landing their dream job. 


6. The plant manager is considering buying a new grinding machine to replace the old one to ensure _____ with the plant’s high-quality standards. 


7. The most recent reports from climate scientists give us only a decade to reduce carbon _____ by forty-five percent to avoid the irreversible environmental destruction that will threaten all of humanity. 


8. An _____ number of fires were recorded in Brazil this year. There have never been so many fires reported before. 


9. More facilities for _____ and relaxation should be provided in the community to meet the needs of the local residents. 


10. Fourteen people, including performers and audience, were injured when the stage _____ in an outdoor concert last night. 


11. The practice, while considered unacceptable in big cities, was actually pretty common in _____ areas. 


12. Environmentalists believe that we ought to leave a clean and healthy environment for our _____ to live in. 


13. The manufacturer used biodegradable materials as an _____ for plastic. 


14. The tourist _____ with the vendor over the price of a small souvenir. 


15. The politician’s action was severely criticized as a deliberate attempt to _____ the public. 


16. A measles outbreak in Samoa has killed 53 people and _____ 2% of the population. 


17. With Christmas now rapidly _____, consumers increasingly jumped on their phones rather than standing in line. Even when shoppers went to stores, they were now buying nearly 41% more online before going to the store to pick up. 


18. Amazon may be the gold star winner this Cyber Monday, especially thanks to _____ one-day shipping. 


19. Waking up with a hangover can be awful. The intense headache coupled with random waves of nausea _____ usually enough to make you consider giving up drinking forever. 


20. Research suggests that there are some _____ ways in which we can think more creatively. 


21. I did not get enough sleep last night, _____ did some of my classmates. 


22. We know that education increases cognitive ability, so it stands to reason that educational television would also _____ a positive effect. 


23. The Costco international stores in ten countries have proven that the Costco formula works just as _____ with consumers outside the U.S.. 


24. The doorbell rang while David was running on the treadmill, so he immediately stopped _____ the door. 


25. _____ a rich background in foreign affairs and policies, he is considered a strong candidate for the position. 


26. I like the gift very much, but you really _____ spent so much money on me. 


27. In spite of what happened in the past two months, I don’t regret _____ here. 


28. I would have been in real trouble _____ my brother’s help. 


29. _____ any concern about the matter, please feel free to contact us. 


30. Because of the bad weather, _____ a great holiday turned out to be a disaster. 


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※請依上文回答問題※Which of the following titles is proper for the passage? 


42. ※請依上文回答問題※According to the passage, which of the following can cause inefficient access to natural resources? 


43. ※請依上文回答問題※According to the passage, which of the following can result in less employment of human labor? 


44. ※請依上文回答問題※According to the passage, which of the following may contribute to the saving of time? 


45. ※請依上文回答問題※According to the passage, which of the following statements is correct? 


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※請依上文回答問題※What is the passage mainly about? 


47. ※請依上文回答問題※Which of the following is true about Finnish people? 


48. ※請依上文回答問題※Why does the author mention Ken String fellow in the last paragraph? 


49. ※請依上文回答問題※Which of the following is supported by the passage? 


50. ※請依上文回答問題※Which of the following statements would the author most probably agree with?