單選題 每題2分

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1. City [____] are always available at the local tourist information center.

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2. The police [____] the crime. They wanted to find out who did it so that they could get the criminals.

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3. After moving from China to America, he not only experienced culture shock but also suffered [____] crisis.

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4. The post office issues [____] stamps for special events only.

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5. I need to [____] fifty thousand dollars from my brother to buy a new car.

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6. The company [____] a 46% rise in earnings per share in the final quarter of 2007.

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7. A:“Hello. Could you put me through to Philip from the Sales Department, please?”B:[____]

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8. I look forward to [_____] after working hard in the company for so many years.

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9. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, written by Mark Twain is a famous story [____] reading.

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10. Mike forgot to save the file and the computer [____] suddenly. It was a real disaster.

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11. A: Are you sure we’re on the right way to the post office?B: Yes, [_____]

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12. A:What’s your part in the play?B:______

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13. A:Did you tell Mary about my birthday party to be held next Monday?B: No. [____]

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14. A:“Look at the line in front of the restaurant! We should have made a reservation.”B:[____]

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15. For most readers, her diary was a record of her inner _____.

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16. There is no one_____ cares about himself or herself; in other words, all of us are concerned about ourselves.

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17. It’s time to take a short _____. Would you like to have a cup of coffee?　

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18. A: You speak very good English.B: _____

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19. Maria is shouting _____ excitement because she just won the first prize.

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20. The tourists were not able to [____] the hotel because it was booked up.

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21. Retarded children are most [____] to physical abuses in a family.

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22. This city [____] 300 days of warm sunshine, with cooler evenings and occasional showers in the months between December and March.

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23. Owls are [____] creatures, for they can hardly be seen during the day.

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24. I tried to [_____] my son who had just failed an examination, but in vain.

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25. The dog was _____ death in the snowy weather.　

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26. Can you remind me _____ Ann tomorrow?

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27. He _____ last year. He and his wife just celebrated their first anniversary.

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28. The corporation can offer more opportunities to the efficient and [____] employees and thus secure top-flight personnel.

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29. He was to my left, seated, since he couldn’t stand up for the hour his talk [____] last.

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30. Although the unemployment rate reached an all-time high in mid-2009, it has fallen for four [____] months by December.

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31. It is essential that officials at all levels of government refuse to accept [____] from business interests.

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32. A:“I just heard from the weather broadcast that it may rain heavily today. Are you going to drive to work?”B:[____]

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33. In yesterday’s protest, the demonstrators [____] leaflets of their claims against air pollution to passers-by.

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34. The government brutally [____] the students’ protest, which in turn stimulated violent backlash.

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35. The movie is _____ the novel by Joseph O’Neill.　

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36. Only when you’re well-prepared will you be able to make the best use of every [____] for success when it comes.

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37. John was [____] from work today because he was sick.

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38. It is believed that international sports competitions would promote friendly relations [____] nations.

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39. A dissident strove to seek political [____] upon his arrival at the United States.

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40. Many customers complained that they had difficulty assembling the M-20 mountain bicycle, because the instructions in the manual were not [____].

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41. There is _____ that Jenny is a smart student.　

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42. I am so hungry. The noodles look _____ to me.　

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43. A:“I’d like to see a movie shown at the Theatre Complex. Do you like to join me?”B:[____]

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44. I plan to go to Jay’s concert next week, but all tickets [____].

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45. Simms Engineering estimates that the proposed modifications _____ your original design will cost in the region of $200,000.

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46. All the [____] on the city rail map are color-coded so that a traveler knows which direction she/he should take.

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47. Please remember to [____] our research report by the end of this week, or we will lose the chance to take part in the contest.

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48. She bought some carrots, potatoes and [____] to make salad.

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49. A: Excuse me. Is this the investment consulting service?B: [____]

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50. It is [____] to park cars on the sidewalk.

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