單選題 每題2分

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1. A: Can you visit us in New York over Christmas? B: I really want to, but I don’t think I can. A: [　　　]. What’s the problem?

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2. We can always work toward improving our self-control, and, [　　　], we can help others do the same.

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3. [　　　] production lines is the prioritized agenda in manufacturing industries.

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4. Neither the teacher nor his students [　　　] in the classroom last night.

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5. The power supply in this area is not [　　　]. You had better save your file every ten minutes.

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6. A: Quiet down, or you may disturb the neighbors. B: [　　　]

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7. 　　　 English, many Chinese classical novels gain attention and popularity in the US.　

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8. A study shows that intelligence accounts for only 20 percent of the factors that determine success, [　　　] EQ playing an important role in the remaining 80 percent.

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9. We can find almost all the information we need [　　　] surfing the Internet.

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10. After being bitten by a [　　　] snake, John was sent to a hospital.

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11. The exterior of Tina's apartment has an exceptionally large [　　　].

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12. After the car accident, I kept ＿＿ that things will get better.　

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13. A: What does 420 [　　　] 100 equal? B: It equals 320.

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14. My brother's [　　　] is to become a doctor; but he'll need to study hard to get into medical school.

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15. Nick: May I speak with Sharon, please? Betty: I'm afraid you [　　　] the wrong number.

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16. The factory workers [　　　] that their workload was too heavy but the pay was too low. They decided to stage a protest.

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17. I just learned that Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark was the [　　　] for the original Disneyland in L.A., California.

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18. We still have [　　　] time, so you don’t need to hurry.

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19. A:Good afternoon, Great Western Restaurant. This is Steven. How may I help you? B: I would like to make a reservation. A: Certainly, Madam. For what [　　　]? 　 B: September 8th.

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20. Mutual funds came into our country in recent years. This financial product was developed for those who do not have enough time, money and ＿＿ knowledge to invest.　

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21. Public education [　　　] would need to be increased for small-size classes, teacher training programs and new E-learning facilities.

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22. The FDA planned to grant [　　　] to clinical trial testing the use of the new drug.

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23. Where did you have your hair [　　　]?

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24. Do you know the man [　　　] lives next door?

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25. The search engine gives the user easy [　　　] to the required information.

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26. Many young people today are [　　　] with fashion and style. They care more about what they wear than what they think or believe.

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27. The nurse supported the sick child because he was too weak [　　　] by himself.

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28. A:I’m hungry. Let’s have lunch. B: OK. What do you want to eat? A:Why don’t we have Italian food? B: [　　　]

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29. Not only the assistant managers but also the secretary [　　　] that the company is failing.

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30. The 2010 Flora Expo, held in Taipei, is very successful. Do you know [　　　] city is going to host the next Flora Expo?

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31. Imagine [　　　] an extra day off this weekend. That would be great.

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32. 《Joanna》: I want to go shopping. [　　　]《Rainy》: Sure. I also want to buy some winter clothes.

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33. Dr. Wilson, ＿＿ is the CEO of the company, will be here to give a speech at the opening ceremony next week.　

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34. According to the new tax laws, your tax will increase [　　　] your income. The more money you make, the higher your tax is going to be.

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35. A cat got into the kennel last night and created a tremendous [　　　].

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36. The original model has been [　　　] and replaced by the new one.

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37. George Washington [　　　] his father’s cherry-tree.

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38. That is my [　　　] favorite restaurant. The service is bad and the food doesn't taste good.

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39. My uncle had a 15-year-long [　　　] in business before he became a teacher.

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40. For many people, one of the joys of [　　　] is the prospect of parenthood.

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41. Mark has been recording his daily activities in his [　　　] since he was 10.

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42. 《John》: How often do you exercise? 《Amy》: [　　　] 《John》: That’s great. No wonder you keep in good shape.

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43. A:I have told you a thousand times to clean up the mess in your room. B: [　　　]. A: I would like to hear about it. B: My littered desk and floor show that I am embarking on creative work. I don’t see the necessity of investing all my time to clean things up

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44. Many expressive people can recall 　　　 colorful childhoods; singer Carly Simon, comedian Billy Crystal, and poet Nikki Giovanni 　　　 their parents with involving them with richly creative experiences.　

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45. As ＿＿ as it had started, the rain stopped and the sun came out from the blue sky.　

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46. From a poor family, Joanna has never dreamed of studying abroad because she knows that it would [　　　].

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47. “What are you reading in that magazine?” “An article which [　　　] fishing.”

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48. Defined most broadly, folklore includes all the customs, beliefs, and traditions that people have ＿＿ from generation to generation.　

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49. 《Susan》: I'm going to Tokyo on vacation next week. 《Alice》: Oh, how nice! [　　　] 《Susan》: Thanks a lot.

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50. A: What’s for dinner? B: How about some sushi? A: [　　　] I prefer a hot bowl of noodles to a cold dish. B: I see. Let’s have our dinner at the noodles stand across the street.

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