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B1 final

Total questions: 238

Worksheet time: 2hrs 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An earthquake hit the city and caused two old buildings to collapse. ____________, no one got seriously injured.

a)

Luckily

b)

Sadly

c)

Suddenly

d)

Depressingly

2.

Oscar made an excuse in order to ____________ a class he did not like.

a)

recall

b)

skip

c)

pause

d)

upset

3.

My mother often ____________ me to follow traffic rules and drive slowly.

a)

upsets

b)

depresses

c)

reflects

d)

reminds

4.

The dirty street is ____________, so my father will invite neighbors to help clean it up.

a)

perfect

b)

upset

c)

fortunate

d)

disgusting

5.

It is a ____________ fact that global warming is already serious. We should be worried about this.

a)

fortunate

b)

perfect

c)

depressing

d)

disgusting

6.

Everyone was having fun at the party, but Frank’s rude behavior ____________ the atmosphere.

a)

ruined

b)

reflected

c)

yelled

d)

memorized

7.

The boy’s face turned red with ____________ when the girl said she did not want to go out with him.

a)

memory

b)

reply

c)

embarrassment

d)

reflection　

8.

When the reporter asked the singer about her boyfriend, she just ____________ that he was like an angel.

a)

reflected

b)

skipped

c)

replied

d)

paused　

9.

Peter felt ____________ when he learned that he did not come in first at the game.

a)

perfect

b)

upset

c)

fortunate

d)

embarrassing

10.

A good speaker knows how to use a brief ____________ to catch the attention of his or her audience.

a)

pause

b)

depression

c)

ruin

d)

memory

11.

I am sure ____________ they will come to Jackson’s party tonight.　

a)

why

b)

if

c)

that　

d)

what

12.

I have learned that working hard is the most important key to success and ____________ living a simple life will help me avoid poverty.

a)

what

b)

which

c)

that

d)

×

13.

I noticed Jasmine looking ____________ at Sam. She looked very ____________ at the party.

a)

happy; happy

b)

happily; happily

c)

happy; happily

d)

happily; happy

14.

The man will soon realize ____________ he cannot buy true love, even if he is rich.

a)

that

b)

what

c)

how

d)

whether

15.

We had a good time on our first date, so I feel ____________ we’ll go out again soon.

a)

which

b)

when

c)

that

d)

what

16.

The food at that restaurant over there tastes ____________.

a)

well

b)

very deliciously

c)

terribly　

d)

like garbage

17.

Although the athlete did not win first place at the game, he did not feel ____________. He still had a smile on his face.

a)

depress

b)

depressed

c)

depressing

d)

depressingly　

18.

All of us think ____________ Miss Chen is really good at telling stories.

a)

that

b)

which

c)

what　

d)

when

19.

Don’t feel ____________ if you can’t solve the math problems quickly. They are really difficult.

a)

depressing

b)

depressed

c)

depress

d)

depression

20.

The young man was ____________ that an old two-room apartment near Central Park should sell for more than one million dollars.

a)

surprise

b)

surprising

c)

surprised

d)

surprisingly

21.

Dear Diary,

I can’t believe I’m starting my second year of high school tomorrow. Getting everything ready tonight __(1)__ me of last year.

a)

realizes

b)

replies

c)

reminds

d)

ruins

22.

I was so excited about my first day, and then I woke up with that zit __(2)__ on the tip of my nose. It’s hard to believe how upset I was. I even begged my mom to let me stay home!

a)

ahead

b)

past

c)

once

d)

right

23.

It’s hard to believe how upset I was. I even begged my mom to let me stay home! I really thought everyone was going to talk about my zit for __(3)__ of the day.

a)

the others

b)

the moment

c)

the rest

d)

the part

24.

But do you know what? I was talking to Jane earlier today, and she didn’t remember me __(4)__ a zit at all!

a)

having

b)

had

c)

have

d)

has

25.

She was worried __(5)__ everyone was laughing at her shirt, so she didn’t notice anything else. But I never noticed her shirt because I was thinking about my zit. I guess we’re both too busy worrying about ourselves to notice others.

a)

what

b)

that

c)

which

d)

whom

26.

Some light ____________ are offered during the break period. You can take a rest and have some drinks and snacks.

a)

reflections

b)

refreshments

c)

introductions

d)

messages　

27.

To his great ____________, he didn’t do well on the college entrance exam and failed to get into his dream university.

a)

ignorance

b)

response　

c)

romance

d)

disappointment　

28.

The teacher set a good example and ____________ his students to put in a lot of effort.

a)

communicated

b)

focused　

c)

respond

d)

inspired　

29.

I didn’t do well on the first monthly exam. Mom asked me to ____________ more on my studies.

a)

inspire

b)

connect

c)

focus

d)

ignore

30.

The English teacher used different activities to develop students’ ____________ skills so that they could express their ideas clearly.

a)

ignorance

b)

communication

c)

introduction

d)

message

31.

Taiwan is well-known ____________ the world for the beauty of its natural scenery.

a)

throughout

b)

outside

c)

from

d)

inside

32.

The coach blew his whistle to draw every player’s ____________.

a)

attention

b)

ignorance

c)

appearance

d)

disappointment

33.

Although my sister is studying abroad, we still ____________ online every day.

a)

inspire

b)

chat

c)

satisfy

d)

refresh

34.

Don’t take it ____________. I am simply offering some advice about what we can do in the future.

a)

terribly

b)

probably

c)

personally　

d)

totally

35.

He had a very close ____________ with his mother. He told her everything that happened in his daily life.

a)

satisfaction

b)

relationship

c)

attention

d)

ignorance

36.

It is necessary ____________ your seat belt while driving.

a)

fastening

b)

for fastening

c)

to fasten

d)

fasten

37.

So far this year, the basketball team ____________ more than 10 games.

a)

doesn’t win

b)

didn’t win

c)

won’t win

d)

hasn’t won

38.

It is ____________ to play computer games with friends.

a)

pleasure

b)

enjoy

c)

funny

d)

fun

39.

What ____________ lately? I haven’t seen you for a while.

a)

do you do

b)

are you busy

c)

have you been busy with

d)

have you been

40.

It is unwise ____________ people to spend so much time on online games.

a)

of

b)

for

c)

with

d)

as

41.

Many areas in the city are flooded because it ____________ for a whole month.　

a)

rains

b)

raining

c)

has been raining

d)

was raining

42.

Michael ____________ 10 kilograms since he ____________ his leg.

a)

gains; breaks

b)

gained; broke

c)

has gained; has broken

d)

has gained; broke

43.

It is difficult for me ____________ 100 math problems in one hour.

a)

solves

b)

solving

c)

to solve

d)

have solved

44.

____________ is never easy to break an old habit.

a)

It

b)

That

c)

This

d)

What

45.

My big brother has worked in that company ____________ a decade.

a)

during

b)

in

c)

since

d)

for

46.

Sally looked down at her smartphone. It was such an important part of her life. After getting the phone, her life had become __(1)__ different.

a)

totally

b)

slowly

c)

fortunately

d)

finally　

47.

When she had a question—or even when she was just bored—she could always __(2)__ her phone.

a)

go through

b)

look for

c)

turn to

d)

let out

48.

It was hard __(3)__ goodbye to the phone that had brought her so many new games, music, and friends. She had even begun to think of the phone itself as a friend.

a)

to say

b)

says

c)

for saying

d)

of saying　

49.

Still, she knew that she had to stop __(4)__ it. The smartphone was taking over her life!

a)

to use

b)

using

c)

by using

d)

uses

50.

With the phone in her hand all the time, she had begun to __(5)__ her friends and family. Her school performance and sleep were also getting worse. Sally sighed and turned the phone off, putting it deep in the back of her drawer. “Goodbye, my friend,” she thought.

a)

respond

b)

introduce

c)

inspire

d)

ignore

51.

It is ____________ that the silk of the spider’s web is tougher and stronger than steel.

a)

complete

b)

distant

c)

embarrassing

d)

amazing

52.

As a filmmaker, Tom is working hard to raise enough money to ____________ the production of his movie, which he hopes will be a blockbuster.

a)

complete

b)

avoid

c)

impress

d)

survive

53.

I plan to go on a ____________ to Australia with my family next month.

a)

surface

b)

journey

c)

survival

d)

creature

54.

Human beings should respect all living ____________ and be responsible for protecting our environment.

a)

journeys

b)

guides　

c)

flights

d)

creatures

55.

Joan was wide ____________ all night, worrying about the speech contest to be held the next morning.

a)

various

b)

awake

c)

distant

d)

complete

56.

People all around the world enjoy drinking coffee, but its taste may ____________ from place to place.

a)

vary

b)

wonder

c)

float

d)

journey

57.

I ____________ why Kevin looks so sad. Something must have happened.

a)

wonder

b)

avoid

c)

impress

d)

awake

58.

Two coats of fur and a thick layer of fat equip polar bears for ____________ throughout the harsh weather.

a)

variety

b)

breath

c)

impression

d)

survival

59.

Her confidence helped her to make a great first ____________ on her interviewers.

a)

journey

b)

average

c)

distance

d)

impression

60.

My older brother is going to study in a ____________ school, one which is really far away from our house.

a)

personal

b)

similar

c)

various

d)

distant

61.

I still don’t know ____________.

a)

why did he do so

b)

when will we start

c)

how can he make it

d)

what you are talking about

62.

Could you please tell me ____________ I can do to help the poor lady?

a)

how

b)

that

c)

what

d)

when

63.

Ivy gets up early every morning ____________ be late for school.

a)

in order not to

b)

not in order to

c)

in order to not

d)

in not order to

64.

Do you know ____________?

a)

when is the singer going to release her album

b)

where is the singer holding the concert

c)

when the singer’s album will be released

d)

where the singer’s concert be held　

65.

____________ money for a new house, Ian works about ten hours a day, seven days a week.

a)

Saving

b)

Save

c)

To save

d)

Saved

66.

People are often curious about how different animals sleep. How can birds like Alpine swifts, for instance, keep __(1)__ while they’re asleep?

a)

to fly

b)

fly

c)

flies

d)

flying

67.

How can some underwater creatures such as goldfish sleep without ever __(2)__ their eyes? Why don’t cute sea otters float away when they sleep on their backs in the water?

a)

close

b)

closing

c)

closes

d)

closed

68.

Why don’t cute sea otters float away when they sleep on their backs in the water? How do dolphins manage to keep at least __(3)__ their brain awake at all times?

a)

halves

b)

halves of

c)

one half of　

d)

one half　

69.

How can large bears hibernate for months on end __(4)__ the wild?

a)

in

b)

on

c)

at

d)

to

70.

And how can giraffes sleep only __(5)__?

a)

a day thirty minutes

b)

a minute thirty days

c)

thirty minutes a day

d)

thirty days a minute

71.

All these different ways __(6)__ sleeping seem incredible to humans.

a)

to

b)

on

c)

for

d)

of

72.

That’s why many people enjoy studying the __(7)__ habits of certain animal sleepers.

a)

amazed

b)

amazing

c)

amazingly

d)

amaze

73.

They watch closely to see how these animals behave __(8)__ sleep. They like to compare their sleeping positions with their own.

a)

until　

b)

for

c)

when

d)

during

74.

They like to compare their sleeping positions with their own. Such observations __(9)__ scientists to understand animal sleeping behavior better and to find out which creatures sleep more or less than we humans do.

a)

make

b)

cause

c)

allow

d)

avoid

75.

Lastly, observing animal sleep also reveals other secrets. Some humans, __(10)__, might wonder how animals manage to stay safe while sleeping. After all, in the animal world, there’s always the danger of taking a nap and being eaten!

a)

for example

b)

on the contrary

c)

as a result

d)

for a start

76.

The flat beds, 5-star meals, and good wines are ____________ luxuries only to those who fly first class.

a)

alert

b)

specific

c)

sensitive

d)

creative

77.

By using GPS cell phone tracking, the police ____________ the missing man.

a)

located

b)

created

c)

exposed

d)

predicted

78.

With enough rest, the tennis player is finally back to his best. I ____________ that he will win the match today.

a)

predict

b)

expose

c)

manage

d)

assign

79.

Sniffer dogs in airports are able to ____________ items such as weapons or drugs.

a)

manage

b)

detect

c)

perform

d)

assign

80.

ome people believe all living and non-living things on Earth are ____________ by God, while others don’t.

a)

behaved

b)

infected

c)

created

d)

exposed

81.

Those who ____________ great things have clear goals, dare to take risks, and never give up.

a)

predict

b)

accomplish

c)

reward

d)

detect

82.

The government issues a red travel ____________ for New York because of a recent shooting incident.

a)

reward

b)

item

c)

alert

d)

location

83.

The famous actress stays low-key, not wanting her private life to be ____________ to the public.

a)

infected

b)

specific

c)

assigned

d)

exposed

84.

The student who gives the best speech will get a(n) ____________ of $1,000.

a)

ability

b)

item

c)

disease

d)

reward

85.

The scientist will ____________ some experiments on rats and later present the results in a journal.

a)

perform

b)

behave

c)

expose

d)

predict

86.

After I moved to the big city, I made many friends ____________ reached out to me when I needed help.

a)

whom

b)

, who

c)

who

d)

, that

87.

This summer, I’ll visit Paris ____________ is an exciting city famous for its fashions and fine food.

a)

, which

b)

that

c)

which

d)

, that

88.

My father was surprised when he arrived at the birthday party ____________ we held for him, and he cried with joy.　

a)

that

b)

, which

c)

, ×

d)

what

89.

The gentleman ____________ I ran into on the way home was the CEO of an international company.

a)

which

b)

whom

c)

, who

d)

, ×

90.

Many foreign tourists like to visit Kenting ____________ a popular tourist spot in southern Taiwan.

a)

which is

b)

, which is

c)

who is

d)

, that is

91.

Jackson ____________ I trust a lot, is a good friend of mine.

a)

that

b)

which

c)

, whom

d)

who

92.

The bakery ____________ Linda loves is next to the convenience store.

a)

which

b)

what

c)

whom

d)

it　

93.

The actor was very excited to meet the director of the movie The Greatest Showman ____________ had amazed audiences worldwide.

a)

that

b)

, that

c)

×　

d)

, which

94.

Here in Taiwan, people can enjoy iced tea ____________ comes in many flavors.

a)

, which

b)

and it

c)

all that

d)

that　

95.

Times Square ____________ is always crowded with people on New Year’s Eve, is named after The New York Times newspaper.

a)

that

b)

, where

c)

, which

d)

which

96.

Dogs can be useful to humans in many ways. This is because their sense of smell is __(1)__ more powerful than humans’.

a)

far

b)

very

c)

too

d)

so

97.

Therefore, dogs are often employed to sniff out trouble, __(2)__ hidden drugs at airports.

a)

due to

b)

such as

c)

more than

d)

as for

98.

In addition, dogs can recognize trees that have a __(3)__ called “brown root rot.” Trees with this problem can easily fall and thus pose a danger to humans. Officials in Taiwan currently employ dogs to find them.

a)

performance

b)

reward

c)

disease

d)

location

99.

Dogs can also sense medical conditions in humans __(4)__ using their noses. A few years ago, a dog named Malachi saved the life of his owner. After sensing that his owner’s blood sugar was extremely low, Malachi rushed off to find her medicine.

a)

in

b)

of

c)

to

d)

by

100.

Dogs have these powers because they can smell chemical changes __(5)__ are caused by sickness. With further training, dogs could no doubt prove to be even more helpful to humans in the future.　

a)

that

b)

when

c)

whom

d)

where　

101.

We should avoid using ____________ bags because they are not good for the environment.

a)

proper

b)

plastic

c)

eager

d)

crowded

102.

Christine turned her back on Tim, not wanting to say a word to him. ____________, she was angry at him.

a)

Eagerly

b)

Harmfully

c)

Properly

d)

Obviously

103.

Sandy said she did not care if Lily was very popular. But in fact, she said it out of ____________.

a)

envy

b)

poison

c)

harm

d)

crowd

104.

The mother asked her son to put the toys back where they ____________ belonged.

a)

eagerly

b)

poisonously

c)

crowdedly

d)

properly　

105.

Looking ____________ at the candy, the little boy kept licking his lips.

a)

obviously

b)

properly

c)

eagerly

d)

harmfully　

106.

Many volunteers have joined the ____________ program; they are busy putting paper, cans, and plastic bottles into different baskets.

a)

substance

b)

recycling

c)

poison

d)

convenience

107.

Solar power is a kind of energy that can never be totally ____________ or used up. It is clean and green.

a)

drifted

b)

surrounded

c)

harmed

d)

consumed

108.

Standing in the ____________ bus, I felt very uncomfortable and was sweating all over.

a)

crowded

b)

surrounded　

c)

envied

d)

drifted

109.

The island is famous for its beautiful natural ____________ that has remained unharmed.

a)

product

b)

convenience

c)

substance

d)

environment

110.

As we all know, smoking can ____________ our health.

a)

drift

b)

consume

c)

harm

d)

envy

111.

Please send this package to the place ____________. My secretary will handle it.

a)

on which I am working

b)

where I am working

c)

to which I am working

d)

which I am working

112.

The mother couldn’t fall asleep the whole night, ____________ about her son’s safety.

a)

worrying

b)

she was worried

c)

has worried

d)

to worry

113.

Patty still remembers the day ____________ she graduated from university. She met a gorgeous man who later became her husband.

a)

when

b)

in which

c)

where

d)

, where

114.

My son was born on September 21, 1999 ____________ a violent earthquake hit Taiwan and killed many people.

a)

that

b)

, when

c)

when

d)

which

115.

This morning I got on a bus, ____________ I happened to meet my English teacher, Miss Wang.

a)

when

b)

where

c)

which

d)

who

116.

I won’t forget the spring ____________ I visited Japan for the first time.

a)

which

b)

when

c)

that

d)

then

117.

The fans clapped their hands, ____________ to the music while the singer was singing onstage.

a)

danced

b)

to dance

c)

dancing

d)

dance

118.

I saw Tina at a restaurant called Casa Pasta ____________ my family celebrated my 17th birthday.

a)

which

b)

, which

c)

, where

d)

where

119.

Peter slammed the door, ____________ how his parents felt.

a)

not caring

b)

caring not

c)

didn’t care

d)

not to care

120.

I will pay a visit to the National Palace Museum ____________ visitors can see lots of treasures of the past.

a)

that

b)

which

c)

, which

d)

, where

121.

The plastic bag was very excited when he left the factory. He was sent to a convenience store, and someone was sure to use him there. His dream finally did come true. A group of children __(1)__ were on their way to the beach came in and bought some snacks. They needed him to carry their stuff away.

a)

which

b)

who

c)

where

d)

when

122.

The beach was wonderful, but the bag’s luck didn’t last. The kids simply left him there all __(2)__!

a)

on his own

b)

for example

c)

for a start

d)

in case

123.

Then the wind picked him up and blew him right out into the sea, __(3)__ he was swallowed by a fish.

a)

which

b)

what

c)

when

d)

where

124.

It took a long time for this fish to die and decompose. Then, the plastic bag floated __(4)__ months on the current before a wave cast him back onto the shore.

a)

with

b)

upon

c)

for

d)

from

125.

Being a(n) __(5)__ bag’s not easy, he thought, as some kind souls placed him in a larger black bag. At last, he was taken to a recycling plant along with some other kinds of trash.

a)

plastic

b)

proper

c)

obvious

d)

eager

126.

The students were chosen to ____________ our school in a speech contest.

a)

present

b)

represent　

c)

attract

d)

remove

127.

The boy was crying loudly to ____________ his mother’s attention.

a)

present

b)

attract

c)

remove

d)

poison

128.

Parents should be ____________ to their children, regardless of their gender.

a)

ancient

b)

global

c)

fair

d)

eager　

129.

The books were so worn and torn that they were ____________ from the library.

a)

attracted

b)

removed

c)

celebrated

d)

included

130.

The teacher turned the ____________ around with his hand and pointed at Taiwan.

a)

tourist

b)

statue

c)

slave

d)

globe

131.

____________ on that island is developing fast, with couples choosing to have their honeymoon there.

a)

Presentation

b)

Tourism

c)

Attraction

d)

Freedom　

132.

Jerry traveled alone across the whole ____________ of North America from east to west.

a)

attraction

b)

celebration

c)

continent

d)

treatment

133.

The company will give a video ____________ to introduce the public to their new products.

a)

celebration

b)

treatment

c)

attraction

d)

presentation　

134.

The old man living alone is very ____________ and does all his own shopping and cooking.

a)

symbolic

b)

harmful

c)

ancient

d)

independent

135.

The wedding rings of the couple are ____________ of their love.

a)

symbolic

b)

independent

c)

ancient

d)

attractive

136.

Behind the door ____________.

a)

sits three cats

b)

three cats sits

c)

sitting three cats

d)

sit three cats

137.

In the back seat of Vita’s car ____________.

a)

a tent was

b)

was a tent

c)

a tent it is

d)

it was a tent

138.

On top of the hill ____________ some little red houses.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

has

d)

have

139.

It was ____________ that he was punished.

a)

because Billy didn’t turn in his homework

b)

Sean cheated on exams

c)

after Mason makes a big mistake

d)

Henry

140.

Across the road ____________. Let’s go there after class.

a)

is a café

b)

has a café

c)

sitting a café

d)

a café is　

141.

____________ was Thomas Edison ____________ invented the light bulb and changed human history forever.

a)

It; but

b)

It; that

c)

That; which

d)

That; that

142.

Right in front of me ____________ an amazing view.

a)

was

b)

standing　

c)

it is

d)

are

143.

Which of the following sentences is NOT correct?

a)

Here we are.

b)

At the gate stood a stranger.

c)

Out rushed a tiger from the woods.

d)

In his hand held the boy a bottle of water.

144.

It ____________ in this coffee shop that I first met your father.

a)

is

b)

was

c)

are

d)

were

145.

The train is coming! ____________

a)

We off go!

b)

Off go we!

c)

Off go!　

d)

Off we go!

146.

We’ve all seen pictures of the Statue of Liberty. It’s __(1)__ the most famous structures on earth.

a)

one

b)

one of

c)

the only one　

d)

the only one of

147.

It receives __(2)__ four million visitors every year. Those lucky enough to see Lady Liberty in person seldom forget their first look at her.

a)

average

b)

below average

c)

an average of

d)

about average

148.

Those lucky enough to see Lady Liberty in person seldom forget their first look at her. That’s because she’s __(3)__ a beautiful monument __(3)__ a very large one. Together with the base at her feet, she stands over 300 feet tall.

a)

not just; but

b)

not just; and

c)

just; but

d)

not; and

149.

In addition, the statue itself contains many symbols. There’s a special meaning behind almost __(4)__ it. The torch in her right hand, for example, stands for the light of liberty that guides people to freedom.

a)

each section

b)

each sections

c)

each section of　

d)

each sections of

150.

The date on the tablet in her left hand reminds us of the end of British rule in America. At her feet are broken chains that symbolize the fact that __(5)__ is coming to an end. It’s no wonder she’s known as Lady Liberty!　

a)

slavery

b)

freedom

c)

celebration

d)

addition　

151.

It is quite shocking that a farmer killed a bear with his ____________ hands. It is said that the big bear was three times the size of the farmer.

a)

bare

b)

traditional　

c)

annual　

d)

plain

152.

I like Jessica’s new dress. It is ____________ and simple in design, but it really looks nice on her.

a)

protective

b)

competitive

c)

plain

d)

commercial

153.

Judy was very excited to buy so many interesting second-hand ____________ at the flea market; she thinks that they will fit her new house perfectly.

a)

deliveries

b)

goods

c)

helmets

d)

commercials

154.

According to ____________, pineapples should not be used as offerings to ghosts during the Ghost Festival because this is thought to bring very bad luck.

a)

delivery

b)

tradition　

c)

competition

d)

decoration

155.

For safety reasons, it is essential that people entering this construction site wear ____________ at all times.

a)

deliveries

b)

helmets

c)

decorations

d)

cancer

156.

Many grocery stores in this seaside village find it hard to ____________ with big chain stores.

a)

coach

b)

protect　

c)

compete

d)

decorate

157.

My dad likes to watch World Cup football ____________ on TV. He thinks it is really exciting to watch so many great players play.

a)

helmets

b)

sponsors

c)

competitors

d)

matches

158.

Whenever Christmas comes around, I enjoy putting up all kinds of beautiful Christmas ____________ with my family.

a)

aspects

b)

decorations　

c)

commercials　

d)

competitors

159.

Sue is showing her ____________ for playing the piano at an early age, so her parents have decided to send her to a famous music school abroad.

a)

tradition

b)

coach

c)

protection

d)

potential　

160.

The Edinburgh International Festival is a(n) ____________ event that draws tens of thousands of tourists every August.

a)

annual

b)

potential　

c)

competitive

d)

protective

161.

Isaac had no idea ____________ when he was told that he was fired.

a)

why to do

b)

where to do it

c)

what to do

d)

when to do it　

162.

Can you show me ____________? This is really difficult.

a)

how to do

b)

how should I do

c)

what to do

d)

what to do it

163.

This old soldier wants to write a book about his experiences fighting in wars, and have it ____________ before he turns eighty next May.

a)

to publish

b)

to be published

c)

publishing

d)

published

164.

There is something wrong with the car. I need to have it ____________ now.

a)

fix

b)

fixed

c)

fixing

d)

to fix

165.

Jim ____________ his car washed while he went for a quick run on the nearby track.

a)

had

b)

asked

c)

let

d)

took

166.

Jill is looking at the menu and is thinking about ____________ for lunch.

a)

what she ate

b)

which food to order

c)

what does she eat

d)

which food could she order

167.

Helen is trying to look completely different for her upcoming class reunion; this time around, she intends to have her hair ____________ grey.

a)

dye

b)

died

c)

dyeing

d)

dyed

168.

The great-smelling pie makes my mouth ____________.

a)

watered

b)

to water

c)

waters

d)

water

169.

When the earthquake happened last night, Jasmine was so shocked that she did not know ____________.

a)

when she left the door

b)

what to hide under

c)

where could she go to

d)

why she not to take the elevator

170.

Please tell me ____________. I don’t have a map with me.

a)

where could I go

b)

where to go

c)

where do I go

d)

what will I do

171.

Our family has a special custom every year during the Thanksgiving holiday. My mom, dad, and grandparents like to plan a feast* that the entire family looks forward to. Instead of eating the usual Thanksgiving foods, like turkey, cornbread, and pumpkin pie, we plan in advance about __(1)__ new and exciting dishes every year.

a)

when to create

b)

where to create

c)

what to create

d)

how to create

172.

We often use recipes* from a variety of nations and cultures. This custom began five years ago, __(2)__ three new families had moved into our neighborhood that summer.

a)

if

b)

once

c)

so

d)

as

173.

One family was from Pakistan, another was from England, and the other was from China. __(3)__ that year, we welcomed the families into our community by having a “global” Thanksgiving. We invited our new neighbors for a Thanksgiving feast, and served American, Pakistani, English, and Chinese foods so that everyone could feel at home.

a)

Later

b)

Recently

c)

Soon

d)

Long

174.

We discovered that this “global” Thanksgiving __(4)__ helped us all learn more about one another’s cultures.

a)

potential

b)

tradition

c)

competition

d)

coach

175.

Now, we continue to __(5)__ Thanksgiving each year as a chance to meet with old and new friends from around the world, and sample some new cuisines*.

a)

pay attention to

b)

light up

c)

look forward to

d)

come across

176.

Today’s news report is about a local family with a special Christmas custom. Jane, the mother of the family, has made it a(n) __(1)__ tradition to donate* to local schools at Christmas time.

a)

protective

b)

competitive

c)

annual

d)

commercial

177.

The school’s team could not afford good uniforms and equipment*. So that year during Christmas, Jane wondered __(2)__ to give Mike the most meaningful gift.

a)

how

b)

what

c)

where

d)

why

178.

She secretly planned to buy equipment for __(3)__ kids and donate it on Mike’s behalf*. She wrote about her deed in a note and put it into a white envelope with Mike’s name on it.

a)

a little

b)

a few

c)

little

d)

much

179.

When he woke up and saw this gift on Christmas morning, Mike was moved to tears of happiness. Sadly, Mike __(4)__ from cancer last year.

a)

passed away

b)

came around

c)

took action

d)

grew up

180.

Hannah suddenly had a strong ____________ to have a hot pot meal, so she called several of her friends to join her.

a)

strategy

b)

urge

c)

profit

d)

purchase

181.

Can you believe that you can ____________ the same item online for only half the price?

a)

display

b)

purchase

c)

aim

d)

offer

182.

Daniel’s ____________ in asking for a pay raise is to describe how he has achieved the sales targets many times.

a)

strategy

b)

purchase

c)

display

d)

offer　

183.

I smelled something strange, and then I suddenly became ____________ that my bread was burned in the oven.

a)

profitable

b)

clever

c)

aware

d)

eventual

184.

The ____________ of this concert is to raise funds to help young children who have cancer. All the money from the concert will used to cover the medical expenses of these children.

a)

aim

b)

similarity

c)

trap

d)

awareness　

185.

This old bookstore owner tried to find some ways to keep the business ____________, so she decided to open a small café inside the bookstore.

a)

similar

b)

visible　

c)

profitable　

d)

eventual

186.

The shooting stars were ____________ to the naked eye. I felt very lucky to have seen quite a few this evening.

a)

aware

b)

eventual

c)

visible

d)

profitable

187.

The best of students’ artwork will be ____________ on the blackboard for everyone to see.

a)

displayed

b)

purchased

c)

aimed

d)

trapped

188.

Jason has been feeling a lot of pressure recently because his mother is ____________ him to get married to his long-time girlfriend as soon as possible.

a)

profiting

b)

purchasing

c)

urging

d)

offering

189.

David said something unkind to his mom and hung up the phone on ____________, but later he felt really bad about this.

a)

display

b)

profit

c)

awareness

d)

impulse　

190.

The harder you study, the ____________ you will get good grades.　

a)

easily

b)

more easily

c)

easy

d)

much easily

191.

____________ you practice, ____________ mistakes you will make.

a)

The much; the less

b)

The more; the few

c)

The more; the fewer

d)

The most; the least

192.

Please turn down the music ____________ I can focus on my studying.

a)

so that

b)

or

c)

that

d)

therefore

193.

The hotter it gets, ____________.

a)

more air conditioners will be turned on

b)

more and more people will turn on their air conditioners

c)

and the more air conditioners will be turned on

d)

the more often people will turn on their air conditioners

194.

Joe applied for this challenging job so that ____________.　

a)

to earn more money

b)

for him to earn more money

c)

he would be able to earn more money

d)

earning more money be possible

195.

Simon lowered his voice ____________ he wouldn’t wake the sleeping baby.

a)

but

b)

as a result

c)

therefore

d)

so that

196.

The more calories you put into your body, ____________.

a)

the fatter you will need to burn

b)

the more fat you will need to burn

c)

and the more fat you will need to burn

d)

and you will need to burn more fat

197.

Jill goes to gym every day ____________ she can keep fit.

a)

thus

b)

so that

c)

in order to

d)

though

198.

____________ you spend with your family, ____________ you will get.

a)

The more time; the closer

b)

The more time; the more close

c)

The much time; the closet

d)

More time; the close　

199.

Isaac left for work early so that ____________.

a)

traffic jam be avoided

b)

avoided a traffic jam

c)

he could avoid a traffic jam

d)

to avoid a traffic jam　

200.

Miranda got her first job in a convenience store. After working there for a few months, she noticed something. Many shoppers ended up __(1)__ into the same traps. She realized that the convenience store used three ways to make shoppers spend more money. She also learned that these strategies were adopted by most convenience stores.

a)

fall

b)

falling

c)

fell

d)

to fall

201.

First, shop owners place their most popular items __(2)__ the average shopper’s eye level.

a)

with

b)

in

c)

for

d)

at

202.

If __(3)__ easier for shoppers __(3)__ them, they will be more likely to buy them.

a)

it is; to see

b)

it is; seeing

c)

they are; to see

d)

they are; seeing

203.

Another way is __(4)__ unplanned purchases. Shoppers in line to pay often grab something extra like a candy bar. The third trap is an open dining area. The owners want people to stay longer so they will have a chance to spend more.

a)

by promote

b)

by promoting

c)

to promoting

d)

from promote

204.

Miranda never __(5)__ these things before getting the job. Now she knows how to avoid falling into these traps. You can learn from Miranda and save some money!

a)

thought of

b)

looked forward to

c)

thought twice

d)

looked for　

205.

In order to remain profitable, clothing stores have to constantly* bring in new merchandise*. To prepare for this, they need to make sure that all the old clothes get sold __(1)__ they can make room for the new ones.

a)

so that

b)

not until

c)

even if

d)

no matter

206.

How do they do this? It’s a __(2)__ you are probably already familiar with: the sale. When the spring clothing has to be brought in, for example, these stores might mark all the winter clothing at up to fifty percent off.

a)

trap

b)

customer

c)

display

d)

strategy

207.

How do they do this? It’s a __(2)__ you are probably already familiar with: the sale. When the spring clothing has to be brought in, for example, these stores might mark all the winter clothing at up to fifty percent off.

a)

trap

b)

customer

c)

display

d)

strategy

208.

Customers get so excited about these big discounts that they __(3)__ may outside the store even before it opens.

a)

give up

b)

line up

c)

light up

d)

set up

209.

When it does open, they rush in, snapping up items off the shelves, even if they won’t be able to wear them until the winter. __(4)__, the store is able to get rid of all those items they won’t be able to sell during spring and summer.

a)

Therefore

b)

Besides

c)

However　

d)

Otherwise

210.

Their goal was __(5)__ up shelf space, and they accomplished it. As for the consumers, though, they have likely bought things they wouldn’t otherwise have purchased, simply because they were cheap.

a)

of clearing

b)

to clearing

c)

to clear

d)

of clears　

211.

When Helen was on her way home, to her ____________, she saw a dead dog lying beside the road.

a)

form

b)

mess

c)

opinion

d)

horror

212.

No page of this book may be copied without the ____________ of the author.

a)

association

b)

expression

c)

permission

d)

pollution

213.

People in our neighborhood usually meet at the ____________ center for sporting activities, classes on different topics, or social occasions.

a)

expression

b)

scribble

c)

outline

d)

community

214.

The Eiffel Tower is the symbol of Paris, so people always ____ it with that city.　

a)

destroy

b)

associate　

c)

express

d)

calculate

215.

As an artist, he is good at turning his ideas into ____________ images.　

a)

messy

b)

horrible

c)

detailed

d)

visual

216.

The wind blew hard and ____________ up the girl’s hair. She might need a comb.

a)

messed

b)

polluted

c)

formed

d)

tagged

217.

Stop being so rude. For example, “shut up” is not a polite ____________.

a)

opinion

b)

expression

c)

pollution

d)

vision

218.

Who, in your ____________, is the greatest NBA basketball player?

a)

opinion

b)

horror

c)

sketch

d)

detail

219.

The twin sisters do not look identical. It is easy to tell them apart. The ____________ between their faces is very obvious.

a)

effort

b)

crime

c)

contrast

d)

square

220.

The police wanted to have a talk with the woman who had been seen running away from the scene of the ____________.

a)

detail

b)

crime　

c)

effort

d)

form

221.

____________ some people believe that graffiti is art, others think that it makes a city look messy.

a)

Because

b)

If

c)

When

d)

While

222.

It ____________ the climbing team two days to get down from the mountain top.

a)

spent

b)

cost

c)

took

d)

paid

223.

Which of the following sentences is NOT correct?

a)

This dish took her two hours to make.

b)

Making this dish took her two hours.

c)

It took her two hours to make this dish.

d)

She took two hours making this dish.　

224.

It ____________ me more than two hours to find your new house.

a)

cost

b)

took

c)

spent

d)

used

225.

The businessman ____________ 20 million NT dollars ____________ the seaside villa.

a)

spent; to buy

b)

took; to buy

c)

cost; to buy　

d)

spent; buying

226.

He spent almost an hour at the station ____________ for the train.　

a)

wait

b)

waiting

c)

waited

d)

to wait

227.

He likes black coffee ____________ I prefer my coffee with sugar.

a)

when

b)

while

c)

as

d)

however

228.

I would love to get a pet, ____________ my mother considers it a bad idea.

a)

because

b)

in contrast

c)

however

d)

whereas

229.

It’s not right to ____________ so much time playing online games.

a)

take

b)

spend

c)

pay

d)

cost

230.

I want a house, ____________ they would rather live in an apartment.

a)

however

b)

thus

c)

whereas

d)

still

231.

Yesterday, Brian walked outside his front door and received quite a shock. To his __(1)__, there was some graffiti on the side of his house.

a)

violence

b)

horror

c)

permission

d)

effort

232.

Someone had obviously __(2)__ a long time doing it. The painting was of a large dragon breathing fire and flying through the sky. It was beautiful, really, but Brian didn’t want it on his house.

a)

cost

b)

paid

c)

spent

d)

gotten

233.

The painting was of a large dragon breathing fire and flying through the sky. It was beautiful, really, but Brian didn’t want it on his house. He thought it made his house __(3)__ weird.

a)

look

b)

looking

c)

looks

d)

looked

234.

He thought he could remove it __(5)__ scrubbing the wall with some soap and water. When that didn’t work, he knew he needed to call some professional cleaners. Now, he has a large cleaning bill to pay.

a)

in

b)

as

c)

for

d)

by

235.

One of the world’s most famous graffiti artists is known as Banksy. __(1)__ enjoy his fame and popularity, though, Banksy chooses to keep his real identity a secret.

a)

Rather than

b)

Nothing but

c)

In memory of

d)

Not only

236.

Some applaud his work as having deep meaning, __(2)__ others think he’s just looking for attention.

a)

after

b)

while

c)

because

d)

if　

237.

For example, after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, Banksy created a work in one of the hardest-hit __(3)__. The piece, showing a man sitting on a rocking chair, under the words “No Loitering,” was put on the side of an abandoned house.

a)

criminals

b)

associations

c)

communities　

d)

expressions　

238.

The piece, showing a man sitting on a rocking chair, under the words “No Loitering,” was put on the side of an abandoned house. It __(4)__ the fact that many were left homeless, and had nowhere to go.

a)

stood for

b)

came in

c)

got rid of

d)

put up

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