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Ivy December Week 2

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A _____ storm caused power outages from Oklahoma City to western Texas.

a)

decorative

b)

fearful

c)

massive

d)

grateful

2.

The _____ of fancy jewelry is usually irresistible for ladies, young and old alike.

a)

appeal

b)

bribery

c)

expense

d)

portion

3.

Thousands of soldiers were _____ during the war, and some were even executed.

a)

captured

b)

enchanted

c)

organized

d)

rejected

4.

The popularity of this product has been on the decline due to numerous _____ on the market.

a)

elections

b)

imitations

c)

functions

d)

distinctions

5.

If you follow the standard operating procedures _____, you won’t go wrong.

a)

roughly

b)

loosely

c)

precisely

d)

scarcely

6.

Having won _____ awards, Jimmy is undoubtedly the most talented violinist in the orchestra.

a)

artificial

b)

efficient

c)

magnetic

d)

numerous

7.

Adam _____ newspapers from 5:00 to 6:30 a.m. before going to school every day.

a)

distributes

b)

reveals

c)

generates

d)

neglects

8.

The yoga classes are _____ but interesting. Additionally, the gym offers special events from time to time.

a)

challenging

b)

shameful

c)

outstanding

d)

spectacular

9.

Life itself is full of adversity, but we must remember there is always _____ in it.

a)

argument

b)

opportunity

c)

consequence

d)

participants

10.

Our boss is going to employ a new accountant to _____ the company’s assets and investments.

a)

prevent

b)

decrease

c)

manage

d)

compel

11.

Donald is a famous singer in our city, but I didn’t ________ him before now.

a)

hear of

b)

come to be

c)

come to mind

d)

dispose of

12.

Ed’s _____ is that occasionally people need to let loose and be a bit crazy in order to maintain their sanity.

a)

philosophy

b)

hindrance

c)

institution

d)

advertisement

13.

The government plans on putting _____ amounts of money into the country’s welfare system.

a)

lengthy

b)

flat

c)

needy

d)

vast

14.

The marketing department launched an ad campaign to _____ our new product.

a)

withdraw

b)

determine

c)

promote

d)

terminate

15.

If you exercise _____, your blood circulation will improve and you will feel more energetic.

a)

aimlessly

b)

passively

c)

routinely

d)

seasonally

16.

The manager decided to _____ my proposal into the company’s marketing strategies.

a)

incorporate

b)

distribute

c)

deteriorate

d)

immigrate

17.

After a _____ breakfast, my friends and I set out to climb the mountain.

a)

hearty

b)

vibrant

c)

indigenous

d)

decorative

18.

This oil is _____ from black olives and processed at our own factory.

a)

extracted

b)

captured

c)

mashed

d)

evaluated

19.

Garlic is a longtime folk _____ for a variety of illnesses and injuries, including heart disease, infections, and mosquito bites.

a)

remedy

b)

artery

c)

oxygen

d)

diagnosis

20.

I always enjoy a _____ glass of iced lemon water on hot summer afternoons.

a)

refreshing

b)

monitoring

c)

blooming

d)

humming

21.

The company is trying to _____ its employees to come up with new, innovative ideas.

a)

encourage

b)

cradle

c)

conceive

d)

transport

22.

There are many different kinds of music, such as _____, rock ‘n’ roll and pop.

a)

classical

b)

conceivable

c)

improvisation

d)

portable

23.

Amber’s extended family has been getting together _____ for the past 25 years.

a)

annually

b)

respectively

c)

consistently

d)

potentially

24.

The _____ in the conference room disappeared after Michael told a funny joke.

a)

tension

b)

respiartor

c)

presumption

d)

neutrality

25.

Zorro is a legendary hero who wears a black mask to conceal his true _____.

a)

identity

b)

lecture

c)

dough

d)

metaphor

26.

(P.42&43) According to the passage, which of the following statements best describes Brazil?

a)

It is a large country with a small population.

b)

It is the largest country in South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.

c)

It has a diverse population from around the world.

d)

It offers the best food and drink in South America.

27.

(P.42&43) Which of the following statements about Carnival entertainers is most likely true?

a)

Most social groups actively participate in Carnival.

b)

All the entertainers come from indigenous groups.

c)

The best Carnival dancers must learn the waltz, tango, and samba.

d)

Only professionals are hired to dance, sing, and play music.

28.

(P.27) Why is the Black Forest mentioned in the passage?

a)

Because everyone loves Black Forest cake.

b)

Because it is the largest of Germany’s states.

c)

Because it seems to be where cuckoo clocks originated.

d)

Because its wood is the finest in the world.

29.

(P.27) Which of these parts would most likely NOT be found inside a cuckoo clock?

a)

A small glass window that opens to let the cuckoo pop out to make its call.

b)

Small figures dressed elegantly that dance around the cuckoo bird.

c)

Gears inside the wooden clock made of handcrafted metal.

d)

A computer chip to make the cuckoo clock accurate.

30.

無論你有多麼累,你都得完成這份差事才可以下班。(複選)

_________ how tired you are, you have to get this job done before you can leave.

a)

No matter

b)

Regardless of

c)

Whether

d)

Even though

31.

Andy 對婚姻的恐懼根源於他不愉快的童年回憶。(複選)

Andy’s fear of marriage ______ his unpleasant childhood memories.

a)

is rooted in

b)

can be traced back to

c)

originates from

d)

dates back to