單選題 每題2分

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1. The Dalai Lama arrived in Taiwan last night for a six-day visit to [____] victims of Typhoon Morakot.

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2. Our manager _____ from his position yesterday because he needed more time to take care of his sick father.

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3. These magnificent buildings date back to the period of Japanese_____.

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4. A: Do you want anything on this salad?B:[____]

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5. The post office announces that airmail service to Haiti is temporarily [____] due to the severe earthquake in January.

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6. The corporation began sponsoring charity events so that its public image [____].

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7. The gentleman [____] the lady to the door of her flat and kissed her good night.

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8. John _____ at me in bewilderment when I told him the news.

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

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10. Melanie forgot [____] her parents in Taiwan when she arrived safely in America.

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

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12. [____] the cockroach when she screamed and stomped her feet furiously.

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

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14. I’m going to the garage. My car needs _____ because it broke down the day before yesterday.

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15. Most of the people in my office want to stay _____, so they exercise regularly.

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16. My bookshelves were destroyed in the flood. I need to find a [____] to fix them.

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17. Michelle often reviews research papers for one of the top journals in [____] genetics.

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18. The Ministry of the Interior has decided to [____] telephone fraud.

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19. A:“Where can we buy souvenirs at a reasonable price in this vicinity?”B:[____]

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20. A: [____] Tea or coffee?B: Black coffee, please.

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21. The earthquake’s [____] was such that hundreds of houses were destroyed and thousands of people were killed.

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22. The young girl started to panic when she _____ a man approaching her in the dark.

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23. The government will [____] a statement about tax increases soon.

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24. If you want to become a successful businessman, you have to work [____] and learn from the seniors.

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25. 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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26. The singer’s [____] increases even though she gave birth to a new baby.

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27. There is a clear [____] that the defendant committed the murder of the rich old man.

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28. I would like to [____] $500 from my savings account.

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29. Living in a highly [____] society, some Taiwanese children are forced by their parents to learn many skills at a very young age.

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30. For fear that its economy would _____, the Spanish government is trying to get loans from its neighbors.

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31. A:“I wonder if you could reserve a table with a view for me.”B:[____]

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32. I wish I [____] a bird so that I could fly.

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33. John has to [____] the annual report to the manager before this Friday; otherwise, he will be in trouble.

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34. Working at your computer for a long time can _____ pain in your wrists.

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35. After having an _____ with me, the boss decides to give me the job.　

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

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37. Waiter: Are you ready to order, sir? Guest: [____]

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

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39. The candidates' challenge in the 2008 election was [____]: to get supporters out to the meetings and to win over the large numbers of undecided voters.

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40. With such a big family _____ on the man, it would be a disaster if he loses his job.

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41. The fireman soon _____ the fire.

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42. [____] buyers want is technology that makes cars go further and faster for less money.

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43. Bob is a friend of mine. I _____ him for a long time.

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44. Every staff member in the post office must know that a good service [____] toward customers is important.

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45. As the bus rolled into her hometown, Liz looked around at the familiar streets and shops that she [____] for two years.

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46. The two companies signed a document to strengthen [____] business relations.

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47. There is keen [____] in the sale of mobile phones.

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48. I can’t ride my bicycle [____] there isn’t any air in one of the tires.

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49. The Presidential Office in Taiwan is a classic mix of European renaissance and baroque style architecture, [____] ornate with simple features.

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50. At our hotel your butler will [____] that your requests are satisfactorily fulfilled.

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