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LTB5L6 Overtourism ex

Total questions: 105

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The food shortage is having a(n) effect on the people in this poor country.

a)
measure
b)
impact
c)
property
d)
passage
2.

It is not realistic for me to finish this big project in just one day.

a)
annual
b)
detailed
c)
financial
d)
practical
3.

Dora's face swelled enormously after she was stung by a bee.

a)
considerably
b)
furthermore
c)
elsewhere
d)
fortunately
4.

Many foreign travelers like to try various kinds of snacks in Taiwan's night market.

a)
tourists
b)
souvenirs
c)
competitions
d)
events
5.

It is urgent to develop good reading habits in order to enlarge the reading population and to help promote cultural industries.

a)
expand
b)
express
c)
exploit
d)
launch
6.

According to studies, drinking one or two glasses of wine a week during pregnancy can have an influence on the baby's brain.

a)
excuse
b)
agreement
c)
option
d)
impact
7.
It is not easy for Jennifer to ____________ between work and family, especially when both are important to her.
a)
be sick of
b)
kick out
c)
focus on
d)
strike a balance
8.
I am really ____________ all the fake news on the Internet. People should check the sources of information first before posting online.
a)
lack of
b)
having in my hand
c)
fed up with
d)
kicked out of
9.

Ben: Look! There's a coin on the ground. I'm going to pick it up.

Joyce: ____________ It could have germs on it.

Ben: Don't worry. I have a hand sanitizer.

a)
Please pass it to me.
b)
Don't pick up that sanitizer.
c)
That's a really good idea.
d)
I wouldn't do that if I were you.
10.

Denise: Mom, can I go to a movie with my friends this Friday?

Denise's mother: ____________ You've done really well in school this semester, so you deserve a break. Just be home before 10.

Denise: Thanks! I will.

a)
Don't even think about it.
b)
Sure, go ahead.
c)
Not a chance.
d)
I doubt it.
11.

Kelly: Can I borrow your camera?

Ken: Why?

Kelly: ____________

Ken: I see. How long will you need it?

a)
It's a pity.
b)
Mine is broken.
c)
Congratulations!
d)
I doubt it.
12.

Larry: Are you sure this is the right way to go?

Albert: I think so.

Larry: ____________

Albert: Alright. Let me check the map again.

a)
I have confidence in you.
b)
You don't have to go through all this trouble.
c)
I'm worried that we might get lost.
d)
You must be proud of it.
13.

Alice: I'm so hungry. Can I have that bread on the table?

Dennis: ____________

Alice: Thanks. It tastes so good!

Dennis: I'm glad you like it. I made it myself.

a)
You'd better think twice.
b)
Not a chance!
c)
Sure, go ahead.
d)
Don't worry about it.
14.

Nick: We are late! Let's go through that garden.

Gina: ____________

Nick: You're right. I just thought it might save us some time.

a)
You have to take it easy.
b)
I don't think that's a good idea.
c)
I couldn't agree with you more.
d)
This is what we should do.
15.

Tina: I should wake up Emma and feed her.

Monica: ____________

Tina: Why's that?

Monica: Babies need a lot of sleep and they don't like being woken up.

a)
She looked really tired.
b)
I wouldn't do that if I were you.
c)
You must be proud of her.
d)
It is kind of you to do so.
16.

Ross: I'm not sure if I should ask Rachel out.

Joey: ____________

Ross: You think so?

Joey: Of course. I can tell from the way she looks at you.

a)
I doubt it.
b)
Go for it!
c)
It's no wonder.
d)
How shocking!
17.

Ms. Lin: Ms. Ting, Stella's ballet show yesterday was terrific. She is great. ____________

Ms. Ting: Since she was seven.

Ms. Lin: I can't believe it. She must be a genius.

a)
How often did she practice ballet?
b)
How long has she been learning ballet?
c)
How old do people start learning ballet?
d)
How much will you pay for a ballet show?
18.
The ____________ you eat your meal, the more air you will swallow.
a)
fast
b)
faster
c)
more fast
d)
fastest
19.
When Karen moved to the US, she ____________ in Taiwan for twenty years.
a)
was living
b)
had lived
c)
has lived
d)
would live
20.
The more countries Kevin traveled to, the ____________ he missed Taiwan.
a)
most
b)
much
c)
more
d)
many
21.
Stephanie loves the movie very much. She ____________ already seen it seven times.
a)
has
b)
have
c)
had
d)
having
22.
I heard a scream and rushed to find that Jane ____________ on the wet floor.
a)
slips
b)
had slipped
c)
has slipped
d)
slipping
23.
“The more we get together, the ____________ we will be” is from a popular children's song.
a)
happy
b)
happiness
c)
happier
d)
happily
24.
The ____________ you climb up the hill, the farther you can see.
a)
high
b)
higher
c)
highest
d)
height
25.
When Howard arrived at the theater, the show ____________ already started.
a)
has
b)
have
c)
had
d)
having
26.
The more I practice, ____________ I feel.
a)
I feel the less nervous
b)
the less nervous I feel
c)
I feel less nervous
d)
less nervous I feel
27.
I went to school after I ____________ my breakfast this morning.
a)
will have
b)
had had
c)
have
d)
have had
28.
The more I learn, ____________ I become.
a)
the humbler
b)
the humble
c)
the humblest
d)
humbler
29.
The higher you climb, ____________ the scenery is.
a)
beautiful
b)
more beautiful
c)
the more beautiful
d)
the most beautiful
30.
____________ you eat, the less likely you are to lose weight.
a)
More
b)
As more
c)
By more
d)
The more
31.
It ____________ a while since we last met.
a)
will be
b)
was
c)
has
d)
has been
32.
The ____________ things I have, the ____________ it is for me to keep my room clean and tidy.
a)
fewer; easy
b)
less; easier
c)
fewer; easier
d)
less; easily
33.
No one ____________ in this house since the fire took place. It now looks old and a bit scary.
a)
had lived
b)
living
c)
has lived
d)
was living
34.
I ____________ my grandparents since last year, and I miss them.
a)
haven't seen
b)
didn't see
c)
hadn't seen
d)
won't see
35.
Before Nathan settled down in Taiwan, he ____________ in Hong Kong and the US.
a)
is living
b)
had lived
c)
has lived
d)
lives
36.
The more people I help, ____________ I feel. That's why I volunteer.
a)
the happier
b)
happier
c)
much happier
d)
the happiest
37.
I couldn't find the book that my classmate ____________ me.
a)
lend
b)
lends
c)
had lent
d)
have lent
38.
The use of digital cameras, cellphones, or webcams ____________ it even easier for anyone to become a reporter.
a)
is made
b)
make
c)
has made
d)
have made
39.
For more than ten years, the couple ____________ as volunteers in the hospital.
a)
have served
b)
serving
c)
served
d)
serve
40.
____________ you spend practicing, ____________ you make.
a)
The more time; the more progress
b)
More time; more progress
c)
The more; the more
d)
Much; much
41.
Of about 55 species of fireflies known in Taiwan, nine species ____________ here.
a)
have been found
b)
have found
c)
are finding
d)
will be finding
42.
Today, whale watching ____________ a popular activity.
a)
became
b)
become
c)
has become
d)
will become
43.
Unfortunately, the train ____________ just before Ray arrived at the station.
a)
has left
b)
leaving
c)
was left
d)
had left
44.
____________ you read, ____________ you will learn about the world.
a)
More; more
b)
Much; much
c)
The more; the more
d)
As much; as
45.
Maria loves fast food. ____________ hamburgers and French fries are her favorites.
a)
Both
b)
Either
c)
Neither
d)
None
46.
Emily wants to quit her job rather than ____________ to stay in the office.
a)
continues
b)
in continuing
c)
continued
d)
continue
47.
As long as you live your school life earnestly (認真地), you may benefit a lot ____________ it.
a)
from
b)
to
c)
as
d)
of
48.
Sophie enjoys swimming in the ocean rather than ____________ in the park.
a)
jogging
b)
jogs
c)
jogged
d)
jog
49.
My parents hid the Easter eggs so ____________ that I couldn't find any of them.
a)
good
b)
better
c)
well
d)
best
50.
____________ the concept of “risk” in mind, Mina never puts all her eggs in one basket when it comes to her financial decisions.
a)
From
b)
To
c)
On
d)
With
51.
I would rather ____________ breakfast and just sleep in instead.
a)
skipping
b)
skipped
c)
to skip
d)
skip
52.
On the one hand, I enjoy the convenience of living downtown, but ____________ I desire to be close to nature.
a)
on the other hand
b)
instead
c)
for the better
d)
in addition
53.
Rachael dyed her hair red ____________ brown.
a)
rather than
b)
due to
c)
in regard to
d)
nothing but
54.
On the one hand, saving money is important. ____________ it is reasonable to spend money on items that you really need.
a)
In this way
b)
In brief
c)
On the other hand
d)
Without doubt
55.
On the one hand, gaming helps me relax. ____________ I spend more time on it than I should.
a)
Believe it or not
b)
That is to say
c)
On the other hand
d)
By comparison
56.
The dog ran ____________ fast its owner had to ride a bike to keep up.
a)
enough; so
b)
very; that
c)
too; to
d)
so; that
57.
To avoid traffic jams during the New Year weekend, I took the high-speed rail rather than ____________ home.
a)
drives
b)
driving
c)
driven
d)
to drive
58.
The movie is ____________ funny I can't stop laughing.
a)
such; that
b)
so; that
c)
very; thus
d)
very; that
59.
I would ____________ the horror story; if I do, I will have nightmares.
a)
not rather to read
b)
rather not to read
c)
not rather read
d)
rather not read
60.
I'm not used to working with others. I ____________ do things on my own.
a)
would rather
b)
would like
c)
instead of
d)
rather than
61.
The table was ____________ heavy that it took three people to move it.
a)
so
b)
very
c)
such
d)
more
62.
It's hot outside. I would rather ____________ in the air-conditioned room.
a)
to stay
b)
to staying
c)
stay
d)
staying
63.
It was ____________ cold that the swimming contest was canceled.
a)
as
b)
so
c)
more
d)
such
64.
Tony enjoys reading books in the park rather than ____________ movies at home.
a)
watch
b)
watching
c)
watches
d)
watched
65.
It is boring to stay at home. I ____________ to the park.
a)
might have gone
b)
had gone
c)
would rather go
d)
have gone
66.

The puppy's bark has been d (a)   bing everyone's sleep for several nights.

67.

My neighbors are building a new e (a)   n to their home to add a few bedrooms.

68.

The money Tim borrowed from the bank has laid a heavy financial b (a)   n on his shoulders.

69.

The noise of the heavy traffic outside the hotel d (a)   bed my sleep last night.

70.

Firefighters a (a)   ted to save people from the burning building.

71.

Brian was hired as a coach by the school because he had a lot of p (a)   l training experience.

72.

One effective m (a)   e to prevent the spread of the disease is to wear a mask.

73.

The company's plans for next year include e (a)   n into other countries.

74.

The costume is r (a)   d. I have to return it to the store by next Monday.

75.

The d (a)   d descriptions in the story give the reader a vivid picture.

76.

It's a heavy b (a)   n to own three dogs at a time, as you need to feed and walk all of them.

77.

During the sale, a large number of people f (a)   ked to the mall to shop.

78.

Fiona will a (a)   t to bake a cake for her friend's birthday.

79.

It is healthy for you to quit eating late-night snacks. F (a)   e, it saves you money.

80.

Frank will a (a)   t to contact the client again to schedule a meeting.

81.

Make sure your plans are p (a)   l, or you won't be able to carry them out.

82.

Please don't 1 (a)   r on the street; instead, put your trash in the garbage can.

83.

According to the space experts, the universe is e (a)   ding, but they aren't agreed on the speed.

84.

It is impossible to find the same products e (a)   e. Everything in our store is one of a kind.

85.

The camel struggled forward under the b (a)   n of the tourist riding on its back.

86.

In Barcelona, Spain, tourists fill the streets, take photos of landmarks, and crowd the narrow passages and markets. 1____________ millions of people visiting every year, the city 2____________ a real problem 3____________ its hands.

在西班牙的巴塞隆納,觀光客擠滿了街道、拍攝著地標的照片,並且擠爆狹窄的通道和市場。由於每年有數百萬人來訪,這個城市有一個真正的問題必須要處理。

(a)  

87.

An excellent student athlete has to 1____________ a 2____________

between good grades and great athletic performance.

優秀的學生運動員必須在良好的學業成績與優秀的體育表現之間取得平衡。

(a)  

88.

Citizens (f)____________ to the park to celebrate the new 2(m)____________ against pollution.

市民蜂擁到公園慶祝針對汙染問題所採取的新措施。

(a)  

89.

Claire is 1(f)____________ 2____________ her friends.

They are self-centered and do not appreciate her kindness.

Claire 受夠了她的朋友們。他們自私又不感激她的善意。

(a)  

90.

They turned their 1(r)____________ 2(p)____________ into a cozy home with just a few touches.

他們將租來的房產變成了一個舒適的家,只用了一些點綴。

(a)  

91.

Anyone found drinking during the game will be 1(k)____________ 2____________ 3____________ the stadium.

任何在比賽進行中被發現喝酒的人將會被逐出球場。

(a)  

92.

I've had curry for six meals in three days. I'm 1(f)____________ 2____________ 3____________ it.

我已經三天有六餐都吃咖哩了。我受夠它了。

(a)  

93.

1____________ the one 2____________, weightlifting improves your muscle strength, but on the 3____________ 4____________ without proper guidance you may get hurt.

一方面, 舉重改善你的肌力, 但另一方面, 沒有適當的引導你可能會受傷。

(a)  

94.

The new treatment has (a)   to be effective in dealing with the disease.

那種新療法已證實能有效治療該疾病。

95.

Sensing danger was approaching, the zebras fled 1____________ 2(o)____________.

察覺有危險逼近,這群斑馬立刻逃跑。

(a)  

96.

Those who fail to show up on time three times will be 1(k)____________ 2____________ of the school team.

沒有準時出現達三次的人會被踢出校隊。

(a)  

97.

George moved to New York three years ago. George still lives there now.

提示:請以現在完成式和for合併句子。

(a)  

98.

I didn't go straight home. I stopped by a grocery store.

提示:請以... rather than + V-ing...合併句子。

(a)  

99.

I don't play golf now. The last time I played it was a year ago.

提示:請以for a year合併句子。

(a)  

100.

the better / you listen to English, / you will / The more / understand it

(a)  

101.

The deeper / the more / they found / evidence / the police dug into the case, (重組)

(a)  

102.

to hang out with your friends / The faster / the more time / you finish your homework, / you will have (重組)

(a)  

103.

to succeed / you are / The more effort / the more likely / you make, (重組)

(a)  

104.

I live in this community with my family.

提示:請加入for twenty years改寫句子。

(a)  

105.

If you are rich, you should donate some money to others.

提示:請以「The + 比較級..., the + 比較級...」改寫句子。

(a)