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1
With her nine-to-five job, Sally sometimes has to run personal_during the lunch break.
(B) errands
(C) belongings
(A) affairs
(D) connections
2
The high-tech company’s_earnings surely made its shareholders happy since they were getting a good return on investment.
(D) terminal
(A) robust
(C) imperative
(B) solitary
3
Instead of criticizing other people, we should focus on their strengths and give them ______.
(D) confessions
(A) compliments
(B) compromises
(C) convictions
4
Since it hasn’t rained for months, there is a water_in many parts of the country.
(C) shortage
(B) deposit
(A) resource
(D) formula
5
Parents could be charged with neglect or abandonment if they leave their young children home alone without adult ______.
(A) intuition
(B) supervision
(D) obligation
(C) compassion
6
With Wikileaks releasing secrets about governments, many countries are worried their national security info might be_.
(B) disclosed
(A) relieved
(D) provoked
(C) condensed
7
After a day’s tiring work, Peter walked_back to his house, hungry and sleepy.
(C) wearily
(B) thoroughly
(A) splendidly
(D) vaguely
8
Plants and animals in some deserts must cope with a climate of ______—freezing winters and very hot summers.
(A) extremes
(C) atmospheres
(B) forecasts
(D) homelands
9
I’m afraid we can’t take your word, for the evidence we’ve collected so far is not_with what you said.
(B) consistent
(C) durable
(D) sympathetic
(A) familiar
10
On Teachers’ Day we pay_to Confucius for his contribution to the philosophy of education.
(B) tribute
(C) devotion
(A) consent
(D) preference
11
Due to the worldwide recession, the World Bank’s forecast for next year’s global economic growth is ______.
(D) foul
(C) grim
(A) keen
(B) mild
12
To prevent terrorist attacks, the security guards at the airport check all luggage to see if there are any_items.
(B) identical
(A) dynamic
(D) explosive
(C) permanent
13
Watch out! The bench has just been painted. You can fan the wet paint if you want to_its drying.
(B) hasten
(D) strengthen
(C) lengthen
(A) fasten
14
Instead of negative criticism, our teachers usually try to give us_feedback so that we can improve on our papers.
(A) absolute
(C) influential
(B) constructive
(D) peculiar
15
Since Diana is such an_speaker, she has won several medals for her school in national speech contests.
(D) optional
(B) imperative
(C) eloquent
(A) authentic
16
Rated as one of the top restaurants of the city, this steak house is highly_to visitors by the tourism bureau.
(B) recommended
(C) outnumbered
(D) speculated
(A) encountered
17
After his superb performance, the musician received a big round of_from the appreciative audience.
(D) spotlight
(B) overflow
(A) vacuum
(C) applause
18
Having fully recognized Mei-ling’s academic ability, Mr. Lin strongly_her for admission to the university.
(A) assured
(B) promoted
(C) estimated
(D) recommended
19
To meet the unique needs of the elderly, the company designed a cell phone with big buttons_for seniors.
(A) necessarily
(C) specifically
(B) relatively
(D) voluntarily
20
When dining at a restaurant, we need to be_of other customers and keep our conversations at an appropriate noise level.
(D) considerate
(B) defensive
(C) noticeable
(A) peculiar
21
Because the new principal is young and inexperienced, the teachers are_about whether he can run the school well.
(C) arrogant
(A) passionate
(B) impressive
(D) skeptical
22
Since you have not decided on the topic of your composition, it’s still_to talk about how to write your conclusion.
(A) preventive
(D) progressive
(C) productive
(B) premature
23
The candidate made energy_the central theme of his campaign, calling for a greater reduction in oil consumption.
(A) evolution
(C) donation
(D) opposition
(B) conservation
24
According to environmental scientists, the earth is likely to experience significant_changes within the next century.
(A) provincial
(B) ecological
(C) authentic
(D) redundant
25
Our family doctor has repeatedly warned me that spicy food may_my stomach, so I’d better stay away from it.
(B) liberate
(A) irritate
(D) override
(C) kidnap
26
With the function of search engines, users can_the Internet without leaving behind history of the webpages visited.
(B) stride
(C) rumble
(A) browse
(D) conceal
27
One of the tourist attractions in Japan is its hot spring_, where guests can enjoy relaxing baths and beautiful views.
(C) galleries
(A) resorts
(B) hermits
(D) faculties
28
In team sports, how all members work as a group is more important than how they perform _____.
(D) completely
(A) frequently
(B) typically
(C) individually
29
Suffering from a financial crisis, the car company is on the edge of_, especially with the sharp decrease in car sales.
(C) depression
(D) bankruptcy
(B) capacity
(A) graduation
30
Gorillas have often been portrayed as a fearful animal, but in truth these shy apes_ fight over sex, food, or territory.
(C) nearly
(A) constantly
(B) shortly
(D) rarely
31
At twelve, Catherine has won several first prizes in international art competitions. Her talent is_for her age.
(B) exceptional
(A) comparable
(D) unconvincing
(C) indifferent
32
The baby polar bear is being_studied by the scientists. Every move he makes is carefully observed and documented.
(B) intensively
(C) honorably
(A) prosperously
(D) originally
33
Martha has been trying to_her roommate since their quarrel last week, as she doesn’t want to continue the argument.
(A) overgrow
(C) pursue
(B) bother
(D) avoid
34
Mary and Jane often fight over which radio station to listen to. Their_arises from their different tastes in music.
(A) venture
(D) temptation
(B) consent
(C) dispute
35
Industrial waste must be carefully handled, or it will_the public water supply.
(C) legitimate
(A) contaminate
(D) manipulate
(B) facilitate
36
Lisa hopped on her bicycle and_as fast as she could through the dark narrow backstreets to get home.
(D) pedaled
(B) commuted
(A) bounced
(C) tumbled
37
Agnes seems to have a_personality. Almost everyone is immediately attracted to her when they first see her.
(C) furious
(D) magnetic
(A) clumsy
(B) durable
38
The manager_agreed to rent his apartment to me. Even though the agreement was not put in writing, he will keep his word.
(D) massively
(B) stably
(C) verbally
(A) barely
39
Human rights are fundamental rights to which a person is_entitled, that is, rights that she or he is born with.
(D) alternatively
(A) inherently
(B) imperatively
(C) authentically
40
Poor_has caused millions of deaths in developing countries where there is only a limited amount of food.
(D) stimulation
(A) reputation
(C) construction
(B) nutrition
41
A mad scientist in a novel is portrayed as a wild-eyed man with crazy hair, working_in a lab full of strange equipment.
(D) tremendously
(A) contagiously
(B) distinctively
(C) frantically
42
Many universities offer a large number of scholarships as an_to attract outstanding students to enroll in their schools.
(B) incentive
(D) application
(C) emphasis
(A) ornament
43
Concerned about mudslides, the local government quickly_the villagers from their homes.
(D) accommodated
(B) suffocated
(A) evacuated
(C) humiliated
44
In the desert, a huge mall with art galleries and theaters will be constructed to_visitors from the heat outside.
(C) shelter
(D) vacuum
(A) convert
(B) defend
45
The success of J.K. Rowling is ______, with her Harry Potter series making her a multi-millionaire in just a few years.
(A) eligible
(C) confidential
(B) marginal
(D) legendary
46
The athlete rolled up his sleeves to show his_forearms, thick and strong from years of training in weight-lifting.
(B) chubby
(C) ragged
(A) barren
(D) muscular
47
As David finished the last drop of the delicious chicken soup, he licked his lips and gave out sounds of ______.
(C) explosion
(D) affection
(B) dominance
(A) contentment
48
The film Life of Pi won Ang Lee an Oscar in 2013 for Best Director—one of the most_awards in the movie industry.
(C) coveted
(B) surpassed
(D) rotated
(A) populated
49
In ancient times, people used large shells to_voices in open-air ceremonies so that tribal members could hear.
(D) undermine
(C) penetrate
(A) amplify
(B) mobilize
50
Mr. Wang is well known for his contributions to economics. He has been_to help the government with financial reform.
(B) contradicted
(D) generated
(C) mediated
(A) recruited
51
For Jerry, practicing yoga three times a week is a relaxing_from his tight work schedule.
(B) medication
(C) nuisance
(D) fulfillment
(A) diversion
52
John is very close to his family. Whenever he feels depressed, he returns to the warm and_atmosphere of his home.
(A) crucial
(C) secure
(B) sloppy
(D) cautious
53
All candidates selected after_screening will be invited to an interview, after which the final decision will be made.
(A) preliminary
(D) excessive
(B) affectionate
(C) controversial
54
John’s vision was direct, concrete and simple and he recorded_the incidents of everyday life.
(D) faithfully
(C) passively
(B) scarcely
(A) universally
55
Since several child_cases were reported on the TV news, the public has become more aware of domestic violence.
(D) defect
(C) essence
(B) abuse
(A) blunder
56
Judge Harris always has good points to make. Her arguments are very_as they are based on logic and sound reasoning.
(B) indifferent
(D) persuasive
(C) dominant
(A) emphatic
57
Due to extremely low rainfall and a dangerous reduction of water, the area is experiencing the worst_in 30 years.
(C) drought
(A) fluid
(D) nuisance
(B) scandal
58
Having worked five years as a data processor, Alice is tired of the routine of her job and the_of her life.
(B) salvation
(D) monotony
(C) remainder
(A) disturbance
59
Ms. Chen has a large collection of books; she needs a bookshelf_enough to hold them.
(C) portable
(A) coarse
(D) sturdy
(B) vigorous
60
After an argument with the parents, the teacher finally admitted his mistake and_himself to ask for their forgiveness.
(A) resisted
(B) humbled
(C) detected
(D) handled
61
Mike trembled with_and admiration when he saw the magnificent view of the waterfalls.
(C) oath
(D) merit
(A) awe
(B) plea
62
When the fire fighter walked out of the burning house with the crying baby in his arms, he was_as a hero by the crowd.
(C) doomed
(D) hailed
(B) cautioned
(A) previewed
63
Most earthquakes are too small to be noticed; they can only be detected by_instruments.
(A) manual
(D) dominant
(B) sensitive
(C) portable
64
Peter has never been on time to meetings or appointments. It would be interesting to look into reasons why he is_late.
(B) hysterically
(A) chronically
(C) simultaneously
(D) resistantly
65
A study shows that the chance of an accident is much higher for drivers who are_in conversations while driving.
(D) located
(A) contained
(C) included
(B) engaged
66
According to the weather report, some light rain or_is expected today. You may need to take an umbrella with you.
(D) drizzle
(B) breeze
(C) tornado
(A) hail
67
Food shortages are one of the main causes of_nutrition among children in developing countries.
(D) abundant
(B) vigorous
(A) distinctive
(C) inadequate
68
John shows_towards his classmates. He doesn’t take part in any of the class activities.
(C) ambiguity
(A) indifference
(B) sympathy
(D) desperation
69
Warm milk_sleepiness. So if you have trouble falling asleep, try drinking some warm milk before going to bed.
(B) recruits
(A) conceals
(C) absorbs
(D) induces
70
The Great Wall of China was originally built to_the northern border of the country against foreign invasion.
(D) strangle
(B) rehearse
(C) diminish
(A) fortify
71
Jason always_in finishing a task no matter how difficult it may be. He hates to quit halfway in anything he does.
(D) sacrifices
(A) persists
(B) motivates
(C) fascinates
72
This year’s East Asia Summit meetings will focus on critical_such as energy conservation and global warming.
(B) remarks
(C) conducts
(A) issues
(D) faculties
73
The audience sat motionless in the theater as they watched the tragic historical event_in front of their eyes.
(B) elaborating
(C) illustrating
(A) ascending
(D) unfolding
74
The weatherman has warned about drastic temperature change in the next few days, and suggested that we dress _____.
(D) accordingly
(C) specifically
(A) necessarily
(B) significantly
75
The water company inspects the pipelines and_the water supply regularly to ensure the safety of our drinking water.
(B) monitors
(D) converts
(C) interprets
(A) exhibits
76
Each of the planets circles around the sun in its own_, preventing them from colliding with each other.
(A) entry
(D) range
(B) haste
(C) orbit
77
A well-constructed building has a better chance of_natural disasters such as typhoons, tornadoes, and earthquakes.
(C) executing
(D) withstanding
(B) conceiving
(A) undertaking
78
Tom_something before he left the room, but I couldn’t figure out exactly what he said.
(B) perceived
(C) summoned
(D) trampled
(A) mumbled
79
Despite her physical disability, the blind pianist overcame_to win the first prize in the international contest.
(C) fortunes
(B) ambition
(D) obstacles
(A) privacy
80
Chinese is a language with many_differences. People living in different areas often speak different dialects.
(C) regional
(D) superior
(B) legendary
(A) sociable
81
After the rain, the meadow_under the sun with the droplets of water on the grass.
(C) glistened
(B) shattered
(D) mingled
(A) rippled
82
After several rounds of fighting, the boxer punched his_right in the face, knocked him out, and won the match.
(D) messenger
(B) attendant
(A) performer
(C) opponent
83
According to government rules, if employees are unable to work because of a illness, they are_to take an extended leave.
(A) adapted
(C) oriented
(D) intimidated
(B) entitled
84
Because of the engine problem in the new vans, the auto company decided to_them from the market.
(C) transform
(A) recall
(B) clarify
(D) polish
85
Helen’s doctor suggested that she undergo a heart surgery. But she decided to ask for a second_from another doctor.
(A) purpose
(D) excuse
(C) opinion
(B) statement
86
Many people think cotton is the most comfortable_to wear in hot weather.
(C) software
(A) fabric
(D) wardrobe
(B) coverage
87
Walking at a_pace for a shorter time burns more calories than walking at a slow pace for a longer time.
(C) brisk
(A) joyous
(D) decent
(B) superb
88
The helicopters_over the sea, looking for the divers who had been missing for more than 30 hours.
(D) hovered
(A) tackled
(C) strolled
(B) rustled
89
A menu serves to_customers about the varieties and prices of the dishes offered by the restaurant.
(A) appeal
(B) convey
(D) demand
(C) inform
90
The government cannot find a good reason to_its high expenses on weapons when the number of people in poverty is high.
(C) justify
(D) mingle
(B) escort
(A) abolish
91
Good writers do not always write ______; on the contrary, they often express what they really mean in an indirect way.
(A) explicitly
(C) persistently
(D) selectively
(B) ironically
92
Microscopes are used in research labs for studying bacteria or_that are too small to be visible to the naked eye.
(D) indexes
(C) germs
(B) codes
(A) agencies
93
When a young child goes out and commits a crime, it is usually the parents who should be held_for the child’s conduct.
(C) credible
(B) dispensable
(D) accountable
(A) eligible
94
Traditional Chinese medical practices include_remedies, which use plants to prevent or cure diseases.
(A) herbal
(D) descriptive
(C) magnetic
(B) frantic
95
The movie was so popular that many people came to the_conclusion that it must be good; yet, critics thought otherwise.
(D) skeptical
(B) naive
(A) acute
(C) confidential
96
The writing teacher has found that reading fantasies may inspire her students to think and write with _____.
(D) foundation
(B) generosity
(A) creativity
(C) superstition
97
The sign in front of the Johnsons’ house says that no one is allowed to set foot on their _ without permission.
(B) shelter
(D) property
(A) margin
(C) reservation
98
Jeffery has always been a_person, so it’s not surprising he got into an argument with his colleagues.
(B) preventive
(D) quarrelsome
(A) respective
(C) contagious
99
The problem with Larry is that he doesn’t know his limitations; he just_he can do everything.
(D) evaluates
(A) convinces
(C) assumes
(B) disguises
100
The content of the book is very much technical and specialized; it is too difficult for a_to understand.
(A) patriot
(B) hacker
(D) tenant
(C) layman

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99-108指考英文

100 termsStudBud Administration10 plays

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Flashcards100 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 100

Answers

1
With her nine-to-five job, Sally sometimes has to run personal_during the lunch break.
(B) errands
(C) belongings
(A) affairs
(D) connections
2
The high-tech company’s_earnings surely made its shareholders happy since they were getting a good return on investment.
(D) terminal
(A) robust
(C) imperative
(B) solitary
3
Instead of criticizing other people, we should focus on their strengths and give them ______.
(D) confessions
(A) compliments
(B) compromises
(C) convictions
4
Since it hasn’t rained for months, there is a water_in many parts of the country.
(C) shortage
(B) deposit
(A) resource
(D) formula
5
Parents could be charged with neglect or abandonment if they leave their young children home alone without adult ______.
(A) intuition
(B) supervision
(D) obligation
(C) compassion
6
With Wikileaks releasing secrets about governments, many countries are worried their national security info might be_.
(B) disclosed
(A) relieved
(D) provoked
(C) condensed
7
After a day’s tiring work, Peter walked_back to his house, hungry and sleepy.
(C) wearily
(B) thoroughly
(A) splendidly
(D) vaguely
8
Plants and animals in some deserts must cope with a climate of ______—freezing winters and very hot summers.
(A) extremes
(C) atmospheres
(B) forecasts
(D) homelands
9
I’m afraid we can’t take your word, for the evidence we’ve collected so far is not_with what you said.
(B) consistent
(C) durable
(D) sympathetic
(A) familiar
10
On Teachers’ Day we pay_to Confucius for his contribution to the philosophy of education.
(B) tribute
(C) devotion
(A) consent
(D) preference
11
Due to the worldwide recession, the World Bank’s forecast for next year’s global economic growth is ______.
(D) foul
(C) grim
(A) keen
(B) mild
12
To prevent terrorist attacks, the security guards at the airport check all luggage to see if there are any_items.
(B) identical
(A) dynamic
(D) explosive
(C) permanent
13
Watch out! The bench has just been painted. You can fan the wet paint if you want to_its drying.
(B) hasten
(D) strengthen
(C) lengthen
(A) fasten
14
Instead of negative criticism, our teachers usually try to give us_feedback so that we can improve on our papers.
(A) absolute
(C) influential
(B) constructive
(D) peculiar
15
Since Diana is such an_speaker, she has won several medals for her school in national speech contests.
(D) optional
(B) imperative
(C) eloquent
(A) authentic
16
Rated as one of the top restaurants of the city, this steak house is highly_to visitors by the tourism bureau.
(B) recommended
(C) outnumbered
(D) speculated
(A) encountered
17
After his superb performance, the musician received a big round of_from the appreciative audience.
(D) spotlight
(B) overflow
(A) vacuum
(C) applause
18
Having fully recognized Mei-ling’s academic ability, Mr. Lin strongly_her for admission to the university.
(A) assured
(B) promoted
(C) estimated
(D) recommended
19
To meet the unique needs of the elderly, the company designed a cell phone with big buttons_for seniors.
(A) necessarily
(C) specifically
(B) relatively
(D) voluntarily
20
When dining at a restaurant, we need to be_of other customers and keep our conversations at an appropriate noise level.
(D) considerate
(B) defensive
(C) noticeable
(A) peculiar
21
Because the new principal is young and inexperienced, the teachers are_about whether he can run the school well.
(C) arrogant
(A) passionate
(B) impressive
(D) skeptical
22
Since you have not decided on the topic of your composition, it’s still_to talk about how to write your conclusion.
(A) preventive
(D) progressive
(C) productive
(B) premature
23
The candidate made energy_the central theme of his campaign, calling for a greater reduction in oil consumption.
(A) evolution
(C) donation
(D) opposition
(B) conservation
24
According to environmental scientists, the earth is likely to experience significant_changes within the next century.
(A) provincial
(B) ecological
(C) authentic
(D) redundant
25
Our family doctor has repeatedly warned me that spicy food may_my stomach, so I’d better stay away from it.
(B) liberate
(A) irritate
(D) override
(C) kidnap
26
With the function of search engines, users can_the Internet without leaving behind history of the webpages visited.
(B) stride
(C) rumble
(A) browse
(D) conceal
27
One of the tourist attractions in Japan is its hot spring_, where guests can enjoy relaxing baths and beautiful views.
(C) galleries
(A) resorts
(B) hermits
(D) faculties
28
In team sports, how all members work as a group is more important than how they perform _____.
(D) completely
(A) frequently
(B) typically
(C) individually
29
Suffering from a financial crisis, the car company is on the edge of_, especially with the sharp decrease in car sales.
(C) depression
(D) bankruptcy
(B) capacity
(A) graduation
30
Gorillas have often been portrayed as a fearful animal, but in truth these shy apes_ fight over sex, food, or territory.
(C) nearly
(A) constantly
(B) shortly
(D) rarely
31
At twelve, Catherine has won several first prizes in international art competitions. Her talent is_for her age.
(B) exceptional
(A) comparable
(D) unconvincing
(C) indifferent
32
The baby polar bear is being_studied by the scientists. Every move he makes is carefully observed and documented.
(B) intensively
(C) honorably
(A) prosperously
(D) originally
33
Martha has been trying to_her roommate since their quarrel last week, as she doesn’t want to continue the argument.
(A) overgrow
(C) pursue
(B) bother
(D) avoid
34
Mary and Jane often fight over which radio station to listen to. Their_arises from their different tastes in music.
(A) venture
(D) temptation
(B) consent
(C) dispute
35
Industrial waste must be carefully handled, or it will_the public water supply.
(C) legitimate
(A) contaminate
(D) manipulate
(B) facilitate
36
Lisa hopped on her bicycle and_as fast as she could through the dark narrow backstreets to get home.
(D) pedaled
(B) commuted
(A) bounced
(C) tumbled
37
Agnes seems to have a_personality. Almost everyone is immediately attracted to her when they first see her.
(C) furious
(D) magnetic
(A) clumsy
(B) durable
38
The manager_agreed to rent his apartment to me. Even though the agreement was not put in writing, he will keep his word.
(D) massively
(B) stably
(C) verbally
(A) barely
39
Human rights are fundamental rights to which a person is_entitled, that is, rights that she or he is born with.
(D) alternatively
(A) inherently
(B) imperatively
(C) authentically
40
Poor_has caused millions of deaths in developing countries where there is only a limited amount of food.
(D) stimulation
(A) reputation
(C) construction
(B) nutrition
41
A mad scientist in a novel is portrayed as a wild-eyed man with crazy hair, working_in a lab full of strange equipment.
(D) tremendously
(A) contagiously
(B) distinctively
(C) frantically
42
Many universities offer a large number of scholarships as an_to attract outstanding students to enroll in their schools.
(B) incentive
(D) application
(C) emphasis
(A) ornament
43
Concerned about mudslides, the local government quickly_the villagers from their homes.
(D) accommodated
(B) suffocated
(A) evacuated
(C) humiliated
44
In the desert, a huge mall with art galleries and theaters will be constructed to_visitors from the heat outside.
(C) shelter
(D) vacuum
(A) convert
(B) defend
45
The success of J.K. Rowling is ______, with her Harry Potter series making her a multi-millionaire in just a few years.
(A) eligible
(C) confidential
(B) marginal
(D) legendary
46
The athlete rolled up his sleeves to show his_forearms, thick and strong from years of training in weight-lifting.
(B) chubby
(C) ragged
(A) barren
(D) muscular
47
As David finished the last drop of the delicious chicken soup, he licked his lips and gave out sounds of ______.
(C) explosion
(D) affection
(B) dominance
(A) contentment
48
The film Life of Pi won Ang Lee an Oscar in 2013 for Best Director—one of the most_awards in the movie industry.
(C) coveted
(B) surpassed
(D) rotated
(A) populated
49
In ancient times, people used large shells to_voices in open-air ceremonies so that tribal members could hear.
(D) undermine
(C) penetrate
(A) amplify
(B) mobilize
50
Mr. Wang is well known for his contributions to economics. He has been_to help the government with financial reform.
(B) contradicted
(D) generated
(C) mediated
(A) recruited
51
For Jerry, practicing yoga three times a week is a relaxing_from his tight work schedule.
(B) medication
(C) nuisance
(D) fulfillment
(A) diversion
52
John is very close to his family. Whenever he feels depressed, he returns to the warm and_atmosphere of his home.
(A) crucial
(C) secure
(B) sloppy
(D) cautious
53
All candidates selected after_screening will be invited to an interview, after which the final decision will be made.
(A) preliminary
(D) excessive
(B) affectionate
(C) controversial
54
John’s vision was direct, concrete and simple and he recorded_the incidents of everyday life.
(D) faithfully
(C) passively
(B) scarcely
(A) universally
55
Since several child_cases were reported on the TV news, the public has become more aware of domestic violence.
(D) defect
(C) essence
(B) abuse
(A) blunder
56
Judge Harris always has good points to make. Her arguments are very_as they are based on logic and sound reasoning.
(B) indifferent
(D) persuasive
(C) dominant
(A) emphatic
57
Due to extremely low rainfall and a dangerous reduction of water, the area is experiencing the worst_in 30 years.
(C) drought
(A) fluid
(D) nuisance
(B) scandal
58
Having worked five years as a data processor, Alice is tired of the routine of her job and the_of her life.
(B) salvation
(D) monotony
(C) remainder
(A) disturbance
59
Ms. Chen has a large collection of books; she needs a bookshelf_enough to hold them.
(C) portable
(A) coarse
(D) sturdy
(B) vigorous
60
After an argument with the parents, the teacher finally admitted his mistake and_himself to ask for their forgiveness.
(A) resisted
(B) humbled
(C) detected
(D) handled
61
Mike trembled with_and admiration when he saw the magnificent view of the waterfalls.
(C) oath
(D) merit
(A) awe
(B) plea
62
When the fire fighter walked out of the burning house with the crying baby in his arms, he was_as a hero by the crowd.
(C) doomed
(D) hailed
(B) cautioned
(A) previewed
63
Most earthquakes are too small to be noticed; they can only be detected by_instruments.
(A) manual
(D) dominant
(B) sensitive
(C) portable
64
Peter has never been on time to meetings or appointments. It would be interesting to look into reasons why he is_late.
(B) hysterically
(A) chronically
(C) simultaneously
(D) resistantly
65
A study shows that the chance of an accident is much higher for drivers who are_in conversations while driving.
(D) located
(A) contained
(C) included
(B) engaged
66
According to the weather report, some light rain or_is expected today. You may need to take an umbrella with you.
(D) drizzle
(B) breeze
(C) tornado
(A) hail
67
Food shortages are one of the main causes of_nutrition among children in developing countries.
(D) abundant
(B) vigorous
(A) distinctive
(C) inadequate
68
John shows_towards his classmates. He doesn’t take part in any of the class activities.
(C) ambiguity
(A) indifference
(B) sympathy
(D) desperation
69
Warm milk_sleepiness. So if you have trouble falling asleep, try drinking some warm milk before going to bed.
(B) recruits
(A) conceals
(C) absorbs
(D) induces
70
The Great Wall of China was originally built to_the northern border of the country against foreign invasion.
(D) strangle
(B) rehearse
(C) diminish
(A) fortify
71
Jason always_in finishing a task no matter how difficult it may be. He hates to quit halfway in anything he does.
(D) sacrifices
(A) persists
(B) motivates
(C) fascinates
72
This year’s East Asia Summit meetings will focus on critical_such as energy conservation and global warming.
(B) remarks
(C) conducts
(A) issues
(D) faculties
73
The audience sat motionless in the theater as they watched the tragic historical event_in front of their eyes.
(B) elaborating
(C) illustrating
(A) ascending
(D) unfolding
74
The weatherman has warned about drastic temperature change in the next few days, and suggested that we dress _____.
(D) accordingly
(C) specifically
(A) necessarily
(B) significantly
75
The water company inspects the pipelines and_the water supply regularly to ensure the safety of our drinking water.
(B) monitors
(D) converts
(C) interprets
(A) exhibits
76
Each of the planets circles around the sun in its own_, preventing them from colliding with each other.
(A) entry
(D) range
(B) haste
(C) orbit
77
A well-constructed building has a better chance of_natural disasters such as typhoons, tornadoes, and earthquakes.
(C) executing
(D) withstanding
(B) conceiving
(A) undertaking
78
Tom_something before he left the room, but I couldn’t figure out exactly what he said.
(B) perceived
(C) summoned
(D) trampled
(A) mumbled
79
Despite her physical disability, the blind pianist overcame_to win the first prize in the international contest.
(C) fortunes
(B) ambition
(D) obstacles
(A) privacy
80
Chinese is a language with many_differences. People living in different areas often speak different dialects.
(C) regional
(D) superior
(B) legendary
(A) sociable
81
After the rain, the meadow_under the sun with the droplets of water on the grass.
(C) glistened
(B) shattered
(D) mingled
(A) rippled
82
After several rounds of fighting, the boxer punched his_right in the face, knocked him out, and won the match.
(D) messenger
(B) attendant
(A) performer
(C) opponent
83
According to government rules, if employees are unable to work because of a illness, they are_to take an extended leave.
(A) adapted
(C) oriented
(D) intimidated
(B) entitled
84
Because of the engine problem in the new vans, the auto company decided to_them from the market.
(C) transform
(A) recall
(B) clarify
(D) polish
85
Helen’s doctor suggested that she undergo a heart surgery. But she decided to ask for a second_from another doctor.
(A) purpose
(D) excuse
(C) opinion
(B) statement
86
Many people think cotton is the most comfortable_to wear in hot weather.
(C) software
(A) fabric
(D) wardrobe
(B) coverage
87
Walking at a_pace for a shorter time burns more calories than walking at a slow pace for a longer time.
(C) brisk
(A) joyous
(D) decent
(B) superb
88
The helicopters_over the sea, looking for the divers who had been missing for more than 30 hours.
(D) hovered
(A) tackled
(C) strolled
(B) rustled
89
A menu serves to_customers about the varieties and prices of the dishes offered by the restaurant.
(A) appeal
(B) convey
(D) demand
(C) inform
90
The government cannot find a good reason to_its high expenses on weapons when the number of people in poverty is high.
(C) justify
(D) mingle
(B) escort
(A) abolish
91
Good writers do not always write ______; on the contrary, they often express what they really mean in an indirect way.
(A) explicitly
(C) persistently
(D) selectively
(B) ironically
92
Microscopes are used in research labs for studying bacteria or_that are too small to be visible to the naked eye.
(D) indexes
(C) germs
(B) codes
(A) agencies
93
When a young child goes out and commits a crime, it is usually the parents who should be held_for the child’s conduct.
(C) credible
(B) dispensable
(D) accountable
(A) eligible
94
Traditional Chinese medical practices include_remedies, which use plants to prevent or cure diseases.
(A) herbal
(D) descriptive
(C) magnetic
(B) frantic
95
The movie was so popular that many people came to the_conclusion that it must be good; yet, critics thought otherwise.
(D) skeptical
(B) naive
(A) acute
(C) confidential
96
The writing teacher has found that reading fantasies may inspire her students to think and write with _____.
(D) foundation
(B) generosity
(A) creativity
(C) superstition
97
The sign in front of the Johnsons’ house says that no one is allowed to set foot on their _ without permission.
(B) shelter
(D) property
(A) margin
(C) reservation
98
Jeffery has always been a_person, so it’s not surprising he got into an argument with his colleagues.
(B) preventive
(D) quarrelsome
(A) respective
(C) contagious
99
The problem with Larry is that he doesn’t know his limitations; he just_he can do everything.
(D) evaluates
(A) convinces
(C) assumes
(B) disguises
100
The content of the book is very much technical and specialized; it is too difficult for a_to understand.
(A) patriot
(B) hacker
(D) tenant
(C) layman