Unit 1: Don’t Tell Me You’re Going to Wear That!
Clothing firms are normally delighted when someone wears their products on national TV-normally, but apparently not always. In fact,
in 2011, US company Abercrombie
& Fitch even offered to pay
someone __1__ its gear. The man in
question was Mike “The Situation”
Sorrentino, one of the stars of the MTV show Jersey Shore. The problem, it seems, is the way Sorrentino, who
often wears A&F clothing, and his friends __2__
on the show. The stars are regularly
shown playing late into the night, drinking excessively, and fighting with one another. Unsurprisingly, Jersey Shore __3__ a lot of criticism since it first aired
in 2009, and A&F says its image
could be __4__ if The Situation continues to wear its gear. A spokesman for the company said that it
markets its clothing to people who aspire
to a higher social standing. “We are deeply concerned,” he said, “__5__ Mr.
Sorrentino’s association with our brand could cause significant damage to
our image.” He __6__ to say that “we have therefore offered a substantial payment to Michael ‘The Situation’
Sorrentino and the producers of MTV’s
Jersey Shore to have the character __7__ an alternate band.” __8__ Sorrentino said he’d be happy to take the
money, it was not clear if any payment was ever made.
( ) 1. (A) to wear (B) not to wear (C) by wearing (D) not wearing
( ) 2. (A) trouble (B) sell (C) provide (D) behave
( ) 3. (A) attracts (B) is attracting (C) has attracted (D) attracted
( ) 4. (A) harmed (B)
created (C) improved (D) relaxed
( ) 5. (A) about (B) what (C) that (D)
why
( ) 6. (A) picked up (B) looked for (C) woke up (D)
went on
( ) 7. (A) to wear (B) wear (C) wearing (D) worn
( ) 8. (A) Although (B) Because (C) Unless (D) Once
Unit 2: Laughing for a Better Life
Some
people laugh to lift their spirits. __1__
laugh to enjoy life. Recent research suggests that we should all do it as
much as possible, for laughter is __2__ good for us. Besides
improve(e)ing our __3__, laughter
can improve our health. For example, when a person experiences stress, his
or her immune system is weakened. Laughter
is known to fight the bad effects of stress __4__ stimulat(e)ing the production of hormones
[that help the immune system recover].
Laughter also serves __5__ a form
of exercise by
helping blood flow to our muscles. A person’s blood __6__ is also usually lower after a good
laugh. For __7__ looking
for a fun, easy way to good health, here’s some advice: take a
moment each day __8__ the medicine
of laughter.
( ) 1. (A) The others (B) Another (C) Others (D)
The other
( ) 2. (A) briefly (B) actually (C) proudly (D) peacefully
( ) 3. (A) mood (B)
belief (C) happiness (D)
stress
( ) 4. (A) over (B) by (C) at (D) on
( ) 5. (A) for (B)
to (C) on (D)
as
( ) 6. (A) circulation (B) pressure (C) type (D) current
( ) 7. (A) those (B) person (C) others (D) they
( ) 8. (A) enjoy (B) enjoying (C) to enjoy (D)
enjoys
Unit 3: Wonderful Provence
If you are going to Europe,
you might consider __1__
some time to visit Provence. Whether you are
interested in beautiful scenery, ancient history, good food and wine, __2__ music and theater,
Provence has something to offer.
Even the pick(y)iest traveler would be
happy here. Provence is in the south of France. Here, visitors can find forests, colorful flowers, horses, and warm people __3__ ready smiles. For those __4__ like history,
there are lots of Roman ruins to
see. Furthermore, people in Provence
are well-known for keeping their traditions __5__. They hold many celebrations, dances, and festivals every year. A trip to
Provence is not complete __6__ tasting some of the local
food, especially dishes made with garlic,
sweet tomatoes, and olive oil. Provence is also famous all over France for its delicious
wine. Although Paris is the usual destination
for travelers in France, you would be making a good choice by __7__ down south to Provence. It is well-loved by many artists, and it continues to __8__ casual visitors [who take the time to experience its pleasures].
( ) 1. (A) taking (B)
take (C) to take (D) taken
( ) 2. (A) but (B) and (C)
so (D) or
( ) 3. (A) to (B) for (C)
on (D) with
( ) 4. (A) how (B) what (C)
who (D) that
( ) 5. (A) slow (B) alive (C)
fast (D) absent
( ) 6. (A) but (B) in (C) without (D)
as
( ) 7. (A) arriving (B) heading (C) blowing (D) throwing
( ) 8. (A) impress (B)
pick (C)
divide (D) examine
Unit 4: Climbing in the Dark
Many mountain climbers spend their whole lives __1__ about reaching all the Seven Summits:
the highest mountains on each of Earth’s seven continents. __2__, only one hundred people have ever done it. But
that never __3__ mountain climber Erik Weihenmayer from believing that he could
do it, too. And, in 2002, at the age of thirty-four, Erik’s life-long
dream came true. __4__ makes Erik’s achievement truly amazing,
however, is that he is blind. Climbing high mountains means walking across thin bridges of snow. It also means climbing
up and over walls of ice on the sides of mountains. One wrong step can send a climber falling __5__ hit death. Erik
says crossing Mount Everest’s Khumbu Icefall was “a blind person’s worst nightmare.” But __6__ people doubted he
could do it, Erik never stopped believing in himself. By following his
dreams, Erik Weihenmayer has become a role
__7__ for all of us. His success reminds us that, instead of worrying about the
things we can’t do, we should concentrate __8__ the things [we
can do].
( ) 1. (A) dream (B) dreaming (C)
to dream (D) have dreamed
( ) 2. (A) In fact (B) In
addition (C) In case (D) In
that
( ) 3. (A) encouraged (B) persuaded (C) advised (D) stopped
( ) 4. (A) What (B)
Why (C) How (D) That
( ) 5. (A) to (B)
from (C) behind (D) apart
( ) 6. (A) because (B) even though (C) after all (D) in
spite of
( ) 7. (A) play (B) conflict (C) model (D)
choice
( ) 8. (A) at (B) with (C)
down (D) on
Unit 5: Mona Lisa’s Smile
To honor the Mona Lisa’s 500th anniversary,
researchers __1__ several lectures on da Vinci’s masterpiece. One discussed the figure’s mysterious smile, __2__ science to explain in part why it’s the most famous smile in art. Artists don’t just copy down __3__ they see in life. To make a truly good portrait, they must understand how humans see images, and work to __4__ advantage of this in their paintings. Da Vinci created the mysterious smile __5__ drawing shadows under the cheekbones
to highlight Mona Lisa’s mouth. When
the viewer’s eyes go directly to Mona Lisa’s mouth, his or
her central __6__ does not see the shadows. That’s why one can
never catch her smile while __7__ at her mouth. The smile is obvious when one looks at her eyes, but
it seems to __8__ when one looks directly at her mouth.
( ) 1. (A) covered (B) held (C)
served (D) placed
( ) 2. (A) use (B) using (C) to use (D) which using
( ) 3. (A) that (B) how (C) where (D) what
( ) 4. (A) make (B) link (C) take (D)
robbed
( ) 5. (A) by (B)
in (C) at (D)
on
( ) 6. (A) vision (B) action (C) method (D)
treat
( ) 7. (A) to look (B) looks (C) looking (D) one looking
( ) 8. (A) rise (B) skip (C)
beat (D) fade
Unit 6: Carrying Military Hopes Far and Wide
In recent years, China has
spent vast amounts of money expending and updating its military. It has worked
on planes, missiles, and even space technology, but the project __1__ to have
other nations most worried is China’s development of its first aircraft
carrier. It normally __2__ countries many years to design and begin building an
aircraft carrier, but China took a shortcut around this problem __3__ a partly
completed vessel from Ukraine. The carrier, formerly known __4__ the Varyag, was left unfinished after the
collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s. China bought it in 1998, and
after several years of work, it began sea trials in 2011. China claims that the
vessel poses no __5__, as it will be used for training and experiments, but the
rest of the world isn’t convinced. Despite the fact that the carrier will not
be ready for years, neighboring countries are already worried. In 2010 and
2011, China’s navy was involved in __6__ disputes with Japan, Vietnam, and the
Philippines. If it adds an aircraft carrier to its fleet of ships, the military
balance of power in the region will quickly shift __7__. Perhaps most at risk,
though, is Taiwan. China has long wanted to exert control over the island it
regards as its own. With an aircraft carrier at their disposal, could anyone
stop the Chinese __8__ Taiwan by force?
( ) 1. (A) seems (B) that seems (C)
which is seemed (D) seemed
( ) 2. (A) takes (B) costs (C) spends (D) pays
( ) 3. (A) to buy (B) by buying (C) and buys (D) for buying
( ) 4. (A) by (B)
for (C) to (D) as
( ) 5. (A) interest (B) advice (C) threat (D) policy
( ) 6. (A) many a (B) a little (C) a
number of (D)
the number of
( ) 7. (A) to its surprise (B) of its own (C) on its way (D) in its favor
( ) 8. (A) from
taking (B) to take (C) not to take (D) not taking
Unit 7: The Flamegold Trees of Taiwan
When the hot summer days in
Taiwan give way __1__ comfortable autumn weather, city streets and parks bloom
with the gold and red of the flamegold trees. Flamegolds are __2__ to Taiwan,
but unlike other Taiwanese trees, they change colors several times every year.
In the spring, the branches of flamegold trees begin to grow young __3__. By
the summer, the leaves are a deep green. When September comes around, small
yellow flowers begin to bloom, making the branches look __4__ they were covered
with gold. In October the treetops are full __5__ bright red pods. The bright
gold and red of the flamegold trees can be admired all over Taiwan. But don’t
__6__ this beautiful sight for granted: by the end of autumn, the flowers, seed
pods, and leaves are gone. The trees will stand __7__ until the spring. Many
Taiwanese walk past the beautiful flamegolds without stopping to appreciate
their beauty. Foreign visitors, __8__, are stunned by the trees’ autumn beauty.
For them, the beautiful flamegold is something to write home about.
( ) 1. (A) to (B) for (C) at (D) on
( ) 2. (A) previous (B) native (C) foolish (D) light
( ) 3. (A) boots (B) roots (C) woods (D) shoots
( ) 4. (A) only if (B) as if (C)
even if (D) what if
( ) 5. (A) with (B) up (C) of (D) at
( ) 6. (A) take (B) make (C)
get (D) see
( ) 7. (A) open (B) rare (C)
bright (D) bare
( ) 8. (A) anyway (B) moreover (C) however (D)
besides
Unit 8: Don’t Bother with “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
Gay rights in the US took a
massive step forward in September 2011 with the cancellation of the law known
as “don’t ask, don’t tell” (DADT). DADT __1__ the policy of both the US
government and the military toward gay men and women in the armed forces. The “don’t
ask” part meant that superior officers were not allowed to ask individuals
about their sexual preferences. “Don’t tell,” __2__, meant that gay servicemen
and women were not allowed to openly declare that they were homosexual. DADT
was signed into law by President Cliton in 1993, and it replaced a complete ban
on homosexuals __3__ in the military. The policy has always been controversial.
Many felt, and still feel, that gay people should not be allowed in the army, __4__
they say it may upset the other servicemen and women. On __5__ side of the
argument, gay people in the armed forces were upset that they had to live a
life of secretary and lies. Another problem __6__ DADT was that it left gay
soldiers powerless against bullying. Reaction in the military to the end of
DADT has been __7__. Some servicemen and women have organized celebrations, but
it is expected that most homosexuals in the military __8__ their time opening
up to their colleagues about their sexual preferences.
( ) 1. (A) regulated (B)
surrounded (C) violated (D)
exercised
( ) 2. (A) as a result (B) on the other hand(C) for instance (D)
after all
( ) 3. (A) serve (B) served (C) serving (D) are served
( ) 4. (A) as (B) until (C) so (D)
when
( ) 5. (A) one (B)
another (C) other (D) the
other
( ) 6. (A) in (B)
into (C) on (D) with
( ) 7. (A) valued (B) touching (C) mixed (D) shocking
( ) 8. (A) took (B) will take (C)
are taken (D) take
Unit 9: Extreme Sports
Rock climbing, downhill
mountain bike riding, big wave surfing, and snowboarding --- these are just a few __1__ of “extreme
sports.” What makes them extreme? They are extremely challenging, extremely
exciting, and they all are done outdoors __2__ the unpredictable forces of
nature mean adventure and, often danger. Extreme athletes all share a deep
appreciation for Mother Nature and her great power. __3__, the earth, wind, and
water make up their playing field. __4__ such an environment, you must learn to
respect nature or risk injury, or even death. Despite the danger, extreme
athletes continue to push themselves to the __5__. Whether it’s hanging on the
edge of a mountain __6__ riding down the face of a 30-foot wave, extreme sports
offer a thrill like no other in the world. It’s __7__ that more and more people
are now participating in extreme sports.
( ) 1. (A) customs (B) examples (C)
effects (D) lanterns
( ) 2. (A) when (B) how (C)
how (D) where
( ) 3. (A) At first (B) At once (C) After
all (D) At times
( ) 4. (A) On (B)
At (C) By (D) In
( ) 5. (A) limit (B)
fashion (C) spirit (D) report
( ) 6. (A) and (B)
for (C) or (D)
as
( ) 7. (A) in return (B) no wonder (C) what’s more (D) other than
Unit 10: The Final Last Meal
For 87 years, Death Row
prisoners in Texas were allowed to choose a last meal before their execution.
Prisoners often asked for things __1__ steak, pizza, or fried chicken, but that
wasn’t enough for Lawrence Brewer. When it came time for him to make his order,
he apparently asked for everything he could possibly think of. __2__ his
requests were two steaks, a triple-meat bacon cheeseburger, fried okra, a pound
of barbecued meat, half a loaf of bread, three fajitas, a meat lover’s pizza, a
pint of ice cream, peanut butter fudge, and three root beers. You might think
that a man ordering that much food would have a huge __3__, but when Brewer’s
giant order __4__ to his cell, he said he wasn’t hungry and refused to even
take a bite. Not surprisingly, the prisoner’s actions generated a lot of __5__.
Many people in America think it’s wrong that murderers should be allowed to choose
a final meal. But Brewer’s refusal to eat his mountain of food appears __6__ the
final straw. “Enough is enough,” said Texas State Senator John Whitmire. __7__ the
last meal privilege as “inappropriate,” he wrote to the prison service and
asked them to stop the practice. From now on, Death Row prisoners will have to
eat __8__ is given to them or de hungry.
( ) 1. (A) as (B)
except (C) like (D)
besides
( ) 2. (A) Between (B) Beyond (C) Among (D) Inside
( ) 3. (A) purpose (B) appetite (C)
temper (D) patience
( ) 4. (A) was
delivered (B) was developing (C) to be delivered (D) had delivered
( ) 5. (A) joy (B)
envy (C) support (D) anger
( ) 6. (A) to be (B) to have been (C) being (D) that was
( ) 7. (A) Describes (B) To describe (C) Describing (D)
Described
( ) 8. (A) whatever (B) whether (C) however (D)
which
Unit 11: In Over Their Heads
If someone told you that the
PIGS are in trouble, you might wonder __1__ they’ve got enough food to eat or
mud to roll around in. But your concerns would be a little misplaced. These
PIGS aren’t animals. They don’t say “oink”, and they probably don’t like mud at
all. In this case, PIGS __2__ four countries: Portugal, Italy, Greece, and
Spain. The PIGS’ economies are __3__ from massive levels of debt, and that
could mean trouble for both the individual nations and the entire European
Union. __4__ of the countries owes hundreds of billions of dollars, and the
rest of the world is starting to think that they will never be able to pay it
back. Although Italy has the largest debt, Greece is the country __5__ the biggest
problems. By mid-2011, it __6__ hundreds of billions of dollars in emergency
loans, and it was still in deep trouble. __7__ money, the PIGS’ governments
began making huge spending cuts. Poor people received fewer benefits, taxes
were increased, and thousands lost their jobs. People __8__ to pay their bills
and life became very difficult. For the rest of the world, the PIGS’ financial
problems should be a reminder not to get into too much debt.
( ) 1. (A) if (B) that (C)
about (D) how
( ) 2. (A) feeds on (B) agrees with (C) covers up (D) refers
to
( ) 3. (A) recovering (B) suffering (C)
importing (D) benefiting
( ) 4. (A) Every (B) All (C) Each (D)
Either
( ) 5. (A) with (B)
of (C) that have (D) had
( ) 6. (A) already receives (B)
will already be receiving
(C) had already received (D)
was already received
( ) 7. (A) Save (B) Saving (C) Saved (D) To save
( ) 8.
(A) claimed (B) struggled (C)
operated (D) avoided
Unit 12: Good Looks Take People Far
A popular story often told
to children concerns a prince __1__ is turned into a frog. When the frog asks a
princess to kiss him, she says “no” __2__ he is too ugly. But the frog prince
finally gets his kiss and turns back into a handsome prince. The princess then __3__
to marry him. This story has a powerful __4__: good-looking people get the best
things in life. Ordinary people are not as __5__ as the prince. If you look
like a frog, not even a hundred kisses from a princess will change that. And
unfortunately, __6__ the real world, the way you look is important. Studies
have found that good-looking people make friends more __7__. Not surprisingly,
how much money people make, or how successful they are, also often has a lot to
do __8__ their looks.
( ) 1. (A) this (B) which (C) who (D) whom
( ) 2. (A) so (B) because (C) but (D) and
( ) 3. (A) spreads (B) greets (C) agrees (D) accepts
( ) 4. (A) garage (B) promise (C)
courage (D) message
( ) 5. (A) lucky (B)
luck (C) luckily (D)
unluckily
( ) 6. (A) in (B) on (C) of (D)
by
( ) 7. (A) ease (B) easy (C) easiness (D) easily
( ) 8. (A) for (B)
to (C) with (D)
at
Unit 13: Insuring Our Bodily Assets
Most people have regular
insurance to protect against accidents, but have you ever heard __1__ people
insuring some of their body parts for millions of US dollars? It might sound __2__,
but many movie stars have been purchasing this kind of insurance for ages.
Jennifer Lopez’s breasts, for example, are alone __3__ to be insured for US200 million!
These days, however, even people who aren’t famous at all are buying insurance __4__ protect specific
body parts from damage or loss. This is not surprising as more and more people
spend as much time and money as movie stars do trying to achieve a perfect
body. __5__, body insurance has become very popular with those who __6__ able to afford it,
whether they are famous or not. In a world __7__ everyone and everything is at the mercy of the
unpredictable, insurance will always be popular. Fortunately, today, anything
can be insured, __8__, as long as you can find an insurance company willing to
sell you a policy.
( ) 1. (A) of (B) from (C) that (D) it
( ) 2. (A) poor (B) loud (C) crazy (D) quiet
( ) 3. (A) talked (B) said (C) spoken (D)
told
( ) 4. (A) as soon as (B) because of (C) in order to (D) owing to
( ) 5. (A) Instead (B) But (C) Though (D) Therefore
( ) 6. (A) can (B)
does (C) are (D) has
( ) 7. (A) where (B)
what (C) when (D) how
( ) 8. (A) even though (B) what’s worse (C)
in case (D) that is
Unit 14:
Protecting Your Skin Summer
Summer is here, and it’s time __1__ about protecting your skin
from the sun. Parasols are great, but they’re difficult __2__ swim with! A long-sleeved shirt
and a big hat work well, but they’re so hot to wear! Basically, you have only
two choices: sunscreen or sunblock. Sunblock is a thick paste that often
contains zinc. It __3__ all of the sun’s ultraviolet rays from reaching your
skin. Sunblock is good for noses, but if you __4__ your whole body with it,
then you’ll look
like a ghost in the water. Sunscreen __5__ is a wide range of Sun Protection
Factors (SPFs): from one to around thirty-five. If you have average skin, neither fair __6__ dark, multiply the SPF __7__ ten
to get the total number of minutes that you can safely stay in the sun. For
example, an SPF of twelve would give most people a __8__ tanning time of about
two hours. That’s enough time for a very long swim!
( ) 1. (A) thinking (B) and think (C)
but thinking (D) to think
( ) 2. (A) for (B)
to (C)
in (D)
when
( ) 3. (A) stops (B) darkens (C) affects (D) means
( ) 4. (A) will cover (B) covering (C) cover (D)
covered
( ) 5. (A) looks (B) leaves (C) comes (D)
finds
( ) 6. (A) or (B) nor (C) but (D) so
( ) 7. (A) by (B)
in (C)
for (D)
to
( ) 8. (A) short (B) lazy (C) safe (D) simple
Unit 15:
The East Coast Rift Valley
One of the prettiest and most interesting
parts of eastern Taiwan __1__
the narrow valley that runs between the east coast cities of Hualien and
Taitung. With its many farms and forests, it is a region rich __2__ color. It is
also a place where earthquakes __3__ frequently because the plates underground
are always moving. Most people passing this way are either driving __4__ taking the train
directly from Huanlien to Taitung. As such, they rarely stop. However, the
valley is worth __5__
the time to explore, and has some interesting attractions besides its charming
views. A third of the way down from Hualien, near the town of Juisui, the
valley is crossed by the Hsiukuluan River. On summer weekends, the river is crowded __6__ tourists
enjoying the decent white-water rafting. Crossing into Taitung County, visitors
to the valley will find the town of Chihshang, known for __7__ delicious boxed lunches.
Further south __8__ the
village of Peinan, where relics of an ancient aboriginal culture were
found in 1980.
( ) 1. (A) are (B)
is (C) to be (D) does
( ) 2. (A) by (B) to (C) in (D) for
( ) 3. (A) happen (B) hold (C) cease (D) slow
( ) 4. (A) but (B) and (C) or (D) too
( ) 5. (A) takes (B) taken (C)
to take (D) taking
( ) 6. (A) with (B) on (C) of (D) by
( ) 7. (A) there (B) which (C) its (D) that
( ) 8. (A) catches (B) moves (C)
separates (D) is
Unit 16:
The Name is Putin, Vladimir Putin
In many ways, Russia’s Prime Minister
Vladimir Putin is the James Bond of politics. Not only __1__ by women and envied by men, but he
also actually worked as a spy for 18 years before getting into politics. __2__,
he’s an expert in judo, has a repution for never backing down, and seems to
never lose at anything. Putin was president of Russia between 2000 and 2008,
and during his time in office, the economy grew __3__ 72%. He also led Russia to victory in a
number of armed __4__, strengthened law enforcement across the nation, and
helped restore people’s pride in their country. Many Russians __5__ Putin as a
hero and for large periods of his presidency, he enjoyed the highest popularity
ratings of any world leader. Another reason Putin is so well liked by his
fellow Russians is his tough-guy __6__. The
muscular politician attracted attention in 2007 when he __7__ fishing without a shirt. He also
once saved a film crew by shooting a tiger deep in the Siberian forests.
Russian law stopped Putin from __8__ in the 2008 presidential election, so he became the prime
minister instead. But this interesting man is rarely out of the news or the
public’s eye, no matter what position he holds.
( ) 1. (A) does he desire (B) he is desired (C) is he desired (D) has he desired
( ) 2. (A) First of all (B) On top of that (C) That is to say (D) As a rule
( ) 3. (A) at (B) with (C) by (D) for
( ) 4. (A) treasures (B) principles (C)
requests (D) conflicts
( ) 5. (A) regard (B) consider (C) think (D) look
( ) 6. (A) object (B) trend (C)
rumor (D) image
( ) 7. (A) was
photographed (B) has photographed
(C) was photographing (D) photographed
( ) 8. (A) playing (B) running (C) jumping (D) hitting
Unit 17:
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving, one of the biggest holidays
in North America, is a time __1__ people give their thanks to God for His __2__
and enjoy a family feast. In Canada, people celebrate this holiday in October.
However, in America, they celebrate it in November. Some favorite Thanksgiving __3__
include turkey, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie. The tradition of holding a
day of thanks began in 1621 when the Pilgrims celebrated a great __4__ after a
year of illness and hunger. When they first settled in New England, and
Pilgrims suffered a winter that was much colder than they __5__ used to. Many
people died. Luckily, neighboring Native Americans taught them __6__ to farm and hunt in the area. Later, the
Pilgrims thanked God for seeing them safely __7__ the year. They also invited
the Native Americans who had helped them to a feast. The celebration __8__ three
days and included games and dancing.
( ) 1. (A) when (B)
where (C)
how (D) why
( ) 2. (A) palaces (B) stomachs (C) blessings (D) notices
( ) 3. (A) deals (B) dishes (C) clues (D) hints
( ) 4. (A) divorce (B) attack (C) harvest (D) secret
( ) 5. (A) been (B) have (C)
had (D) were
( ) 6. (A) whether (B) if (C) that (D) how
( ) 7. (A) to (B)
through (C)
on (D)
for
( ) 8. (A) checked (B) raised (C) lasted (D) grabbed
Unit 18:
Tea Throughout the Ages
According to a famous story, the Chinese
emperor Shen Nung made a discovery that ended up __1__ the world. While
traveling, he had his servants boil some water for him to drink. Some dried
leaves fell into the boiling water. The emperor examined the brown liquid,
drank some, and found __2__ very refreshing. The leaves were from the tea tree
and the world has never been quite the same since. In the 16th century,
European sailors brought tea back from Asia. Tea soon became available across __3__.
By 1700, England was crazy for tea, and a hot cup of black tea __4__ milk
replaced ale as England’s national drink. Afterwards, tea would always be
closely __5__ with English culture. What’s more, England’s colonies in America
also enjoyed tea. It __6__ partly because of the heavy taxation on tea by
England that the Americans fought a war to create their own nation. Today, the
popularity of tea continues to __7__. When Shen Nung lifted the first cup of
tea to his mouth, could he ever have imagined that the 5000-year rule of tea
was just beginning?
( ) 1. (A) to change (B) and changed (C) changes (D) changing
( ) 2. (A) it be (B) it (C) them (D)
they were
( ) 3. (A) Europe (B) America (C) Asia (D)
China
( ) 4. (A) on (B)
to (C) with (D) from
( ) 5. (A) connected (B) separated (C) divided (D)
caught
( ) 6. (A) is (B)
was (C)
has been (D) did
( ) 7. (A) decrease (B) delete (C) limit (D) increase
Unit 19:
Slow Saudi Reforms
Saudi Arabia has long been one of the most
conservative countries in the world. Changes to society have always come slowly
or not at all, but things __1__. In September 2011, Saudi Arabia’s King
Abdullah announced that women would be able to vote in future elections. They
will also be able to serve on the Shura Council, which advices the king __2__
important decisions. The announcement was a massive step forward for women’s
rights in Saudi Arabia, a country __3__ women are even forbidden from driving.
Although many of the country’s important religious leaders were not happy with
the decision, King Abdullah has been trying to make women more __4__ for many
years. Indeed, many people feel that he __5__ to do more. During his speech to
announce the change in the voting rules, he said: “We refuse to marginalize
women in society.” __6__ the right to vote is important, but Saudi Arabia’s
women’s rights campaigners still have a lot to fight for. Regardless of their
age, every woman in the country is required to have a male guardian. They are
also unable to get a job, travel overseas, open a bank account, or receive
higher education without their guardian’s __7__. Women may be better off than
they __8__, but there’s still a long way to go.
( ) 1. (A) will change (B)
are changing (C) had changed (D) are changed
( ) 2. (A) with (B) of (C)
to (D) on
( ) 3. (A) where (B) which (C) when (D) what
( ) 4. (A) holy (B) casual (C) equal (D) mature
( ) 5. (A) feels like (B) would like (C) had better (D) is capable
( ) 6. (A) Receiving (B) Received (C) Receive (D)
Receive
( ) 7. (A) rejection (B) justice (C) survey (D) approval
( ) 8. (A) are used to be (B) are used to being (C) used to be (D) used to being
Unit 20:
A Fashion Giant
If you had been a high-powered banker or
businessman during the 1980s, you might well __1__ worn an Armani suit. The
Armani suit was __2__ associated with the ambitious young professionals of the
business world then. Its design blended casual and formal looks, __3__ Eastern
and Western styles. Giorgio Armani entered the fashion world as a purchaser for
a department store when he was young. But he would soon display a natural
creative gift. Without any formal training in fashion design, Giorgio Armani
brought __4__ his first collection of men’s clothing in 1964. He later started
his own company and the Armani brand first __5__ in 1975. Several years later,
he started __6__ for women. When his work began to show up in Hollywood movies
(such as the suits worn by Richard Gere in American
Gigolo), he became world famous. Armani’s work has been the subject of
special exhibitions at the New York and Bilbao Guggenheim Museums. He is now __7__
one of the giants of 21st century style. What an amazing designer __8__.
( ) 1. (A) had (B)
had had (C)
had been (D) have
( ) 2. (A) loosely (B) nearly (C) closely (D) briefly
( ) 3. (A) neither (B) as well as (C) far (D) apart
from
( ) 4. (A) out (B) about (C) down (D)
from
( ) 5. (A) received (B) replaced (C) appeared (D)
failed
( ) 6. (A) preparing (B) looking (C) waiting (D) designing
( ) 7. (A) found (B) considered (C)
looked (D) said
( ) 8. (A) he is (B)
is he (C) that is (D)
who is
Unit 21:
A Short History of Jazz
In the early 20th century, African
Americans in New Orleans were living a hard life. They __1__ find their own
voices and distinguish themselves. Musicians __2__ African drumming and
chanting with blues, church songs, and even European classical music. __3__ creatively
combining highly different musical traditions, they produced a(n) __4__ American
art form: jazz! Because creativity is so important in jazz, the music is
forever __5__ with the musicians who developed
the art form. For example, Duke Ellington, one of America’s greatest composers,
is honored for inventing new ways of mixing different instruments. And Charlie
Parker is remembered for playing so quickly that his notes sounded __6__ a bird
diving to catch fish. Jazz is divided __7__ many periods and styles; yet at its
heart, it is simple and universal. Jazz has something for everyone. So the next
time you’re enjoying a latte in a jazz café, try __8__ more closely to what the
music is saying to you.
( ) 1. (A) longed
to (B)
applied to (C) longed for (D) devoted to
( ) 2. (A) separated (B) showed (C) became
(D) mixed
( ) 3. (A) Yet (B)
By (C) Together (D)
To
( ) 4. (A) same (B) new (C)
old (D) quiet
( ) 5. (A) invented (B) elected (C) linked (D) stood
( ) 6. (A) alike (B) likes (C) like (D) likely
( ) 7. (A) into (B) for (C) by (D)
on
( ) 8. (A) sounding (B) hearing (C) informing (D) listening
Unit 22:
The Juming Museum
At the Juming Museum, visitors are invited
to do more than __1__ the art. On one of the museum’s walkways, people can be
artists themselves. On sunny days, children color the walkway __2__ bright
chalk, and after the rain washes the color __3__, there is room for more
designs. __4__ these colorful works, there is a lot of serious art at the
Juming Museum, most of which was created by its founder, Ju Ming. Working with
everything __5__ wood to stone, Ju Ming has created pieces that are a pleasure
to see again and again. What’s interesting, __6__, is that this one man has so
many different styles and has experimented with so many different materials.
But even though Ju Ming’s style changes, his ability to surprise and delight
with his works always __7__ the same.
( ) 1. (A) compose (B) attract (C) admire (D) deserve
( ) 2. (A) with (B)
on (C) of (D) for
( ) 3. (A) into (B) away (C) along (D) up
( ) 4. (A) In addition (B) Instead of (C)
Because of (D) In addition to
( ) 5. (A) from (B)
with (C) over (D) and
( ) 6. (A) although (B) though (C) and (D) so
( ) 7. (A) contains (B) gathers (C) remains (D)
inspires
Unit 23:
A Salmon’s Life
The life of a salmon is an amazing journey
that takes it from the river of its birth to the depths of the sea and back
again. Exactly __1__ salmon return to the river where they were born is not
fully understood. But it’s probably because instinct tells them that their __2__
will also be a safe breeding ground for their own young. __3__ their reasons,
after only a few years in the ocean, adult salmon __4__ to the rivers where
they were born to breed. __5__ find their way, they use their excellent senses
of taste and smell, as well as their homing instinct. The journey is not an
easy one, and breeding salmon must undergo physical changes to succeed. And as
if that __6__ bad enough, they can’t eat for the whole journey. Along the way
back to their birthplace, salmon face strong currents, hungry bears, pollution,
and plenty of fishermen. For __7__ hundred salmon that begin the journey, only
thirty exhausted fish will survive to spawn. Then, having laid their eggs,
these too will __8__, leaving their bodies to be eaten by their young.
( ) 1. (A) why (B) how (C) what (D) that
( ) 2. (A) journey (B) birthplace (C) tragedy (D) energy
( ) 3. (A) Maybe (B) Therefore (C)
Since (D) Whatever
( ) 4. (A) start (B) bother (C) return (D) leave
( ) 5. (A) For (B)
By (C) In (D) To
( ) 6. (A) wasn’t (B) won’t be (C) weren’t (D)
aren’t
( ) 7. (A) more (B) every (C) about (D)
few
( ) 8. (A) die (B) run (C) swim (D)
live
Unit 24:
The Island State
Hawaii, the only U.S. state made up of
islands, has __1__ of the richest varieties of landscapes in the world. Visitors
__2__ to this island paradise can see white sand beaches, waterfalls, and even
snowy mountains! Many visitors head to the island of Oahu, the cultural center
of Hawaii, __3__ explore its beauty. Oahu is home to the capital city of
Honolulu and famous Waikiki beach. Here, people can __4__ experience the mix of
Polynesian, Japanese, Chinese, and American cultural influences that have
shaped Hawaii. On arriving at the airport, you are __5__ hear the traditional
greeting of “Aloha,” which means “I recognize in you the breath of life.” Don’t
be surprised if someone puts a necklace of orchid, known __6__ a “lei,” around
your neck. Like the lei, the hula dance is another famous symbol of Hawaiian
culture. Also called “the dance of poetry,” the hula helps the Hawaiians __7__ their
ancient history and traditions. Tourists travel to Hawaii just to see the hula,
and some even learn to do this famous dance themselves.
( ) 1. (A) each (B) one (C) only (D) bit
( ) 2. (A) have traveled (B) travel (C)
who traveling (D)
traveling
( ) 3. (A) to (B)
for (C) with (D)
by
( ) 4. (A) the best (B) the
better (C)
best (D) much best
( ) 5. (A) devoted to (B) likely to (C)
interested in (D) connected with
( ) 6.
(A) for (B) to (C) as (D) in
( ) 7. (A) remembering (B) remembers (C) and remembers (D) remember
Unit 25:
The Mysterious Talents of Idiot Savants
The human brain is one of the world’s
greatest mysteries. To help solve it, scientists are involved __1__ studying
savants, that is, people whose mental disabilities give rise to special talents
in art, music, and math. For example, after a brain injury some people who’d
never been able to carry a tune become great musicians; __2__ find they have a
new talent for art. Leslie Lemke’s life could __3__ written as a tragedy. He
was born __4__ brain damage, and became blind at a young age. Many people had
no hope for Leslie. But the boy also had a powerful __5__: hidden deep inside
his damaged brain __6__ a talent for music. Lemke has an amazing memory. After __7__
any piece of music once, Leslie Lemke can play it perfectly on the piano. Lemke
puzzles scientists. But perhaps his mother knows best. His mother once told an
interviewer, “God __8__ the musical part of his brain perfectly healthy and
beautiful, so Leslie could have a talent.”
( ) 1. (A) at (B) of (C) in (D) on
( ) 2. (A) another (B) others (C)
the other (D) those
( ) 3. (A) have (B) be (C) have being (D) have
been
( ) 4. (A) to (B) by (C) with (D) of
( ) 5. (A) failure (B) gift (C) dislike (D) peace
( ) 6. (A) was (B) it was (C) which was (D) and was
( ) 7. (A) to hear (B) has heard (C)
heard (D) hearing
( ) 8. (A) finished (B) threw (C)
left (D) built
Unit 1: The Wonderful Bagel
Have you ever been to a fast-food
restaurant for breakfast? If __1__, you may have come __2__ a strange kind of
bread on the menu. It is round, with a hole
in the middle. This funny- __3__
thing is a bagel. Bagels are made by putting dough in very hot water before baking.
This __4__ them soft on the inside and hard on the outside. Though bagels are
__5__ to Taiwan, they have been around about four hundred years! Jews living in Eastern Europe __6__ make them for
new mothers. They believed that the circle
was a sign of long life and good
luck. When Jews moved to America in the 1800s, they took bagels with them. In
the 20th century, a man __7__ Harry
Lender sold the delicious food
across the whole country. And today, bagels have __8__ on all over the world, even right here in Taiwan.
( ) 1. (A) have (B) so (C) not (D)
that
( ) 2. (A) from (B) about (C)
along (D) across
( ) 3. (A) shaped (B) shaping (C) shape (D) shapely
( ) 4. (A) helps (B) tries (C) has (D) makes
( ) 5. (A) old (B)
long (C) new (D)
fast
( ) 6. (A) used to (B)
were used to (C) use to (D) got
used to
( ) 7. (A) naming (B) whose name (C)
who named (D) named
( ) 8. (A) picked (B) caught (C) put (D) carried
Unit 2: Easter
Sunday
Easter Sunday is in spring. Everything
seems to come back to life in spring. It’s
a joyous time of year and Easter is
an important and fun holiday. One of the best-loved Easter traditions __1__ the outdoor Easter egg hunt. Every year, children,
with baskets in hand, look for treats __2__ by the Easter Bunny.
The treats include __3__ eggs, jelly beans, chocolate eggs, and candy made in the form of eggs,
little chicken, and rabbit. Eggs and rabbits may seem like a strange pairing, __4__ both these Easter symbols were adopted from an old pagan
spring festival. Because rabbits breed quickly, they were thought __5__
a symbol of life. And because all life comes
from eggs, they __6__ birth and resurrection.
Resurrection and rebirth, however,
are probably not on the minds of
children awaiting an Easter egg
hunt. For them, as for people everywhere, what really __7__ is having fun on a beautiful morning and feeling
alive in the fresh spring air.
( ) 1. (A) are (B)
is (C) has (D) have
( ) 2. (A) hiding (B) hide (C)
hidden (D) which hidden
( ) 3. (A) color (B) colored (C) coloring (D) to color
( ) 4. (A) and (B) nor (C) so (D)
but
( ) 5. (A) is (B)
been (C) being (D)
to be
( ) 6. (A) stand for (B)
stand out (C)
stand by (D) stand
off
( ) 7. (A) offers (B) employs (C) matters (D) expresses
Unit 3: The New Food Pyramid
Most people grew up with the food pyramid, __1__ tells us how many servings of different foods to eat each day. However, new information has shown that it is the quality, not the _2_ of the food we eat
that most affects our health. Scientists have therefore made a new
food pyramid to help us _3_ more healthily.
What might come as a big surprise is that daily
exercise replaces bread, rice, and pasta __4__ the most important part of
a healthy diet. The new food pyramid says that people should find fun ways to
stay active, __5__ going for bicycle
rides or swimming. If we don’t have an active life, even the healthiest diet
won’t __6__ much good. For most of us,
living a healthy life, __7__ the new food pyramid, means making big changes to
our lifestyles. How much time do you
put into exercising every day? If less than
30 minutes, you may want to increase
the amount. Getting daily exercise
will not only help you get __8__ good shape
but also keep you healthy.
( ) 1. (A) who (B)
and (C) which (D)
whose
( ) 2. (A) appetite (B)
method (C) scenery (D)
quantity
( ) 3. (A) live (B) living (C) life (D) alive
( ) 4. (A) to (B)
in (C) as (D)
into
( ) 5. (A) likely (B) like (C)
liking (D) alike
( ) 6. (A) do (B) make (C) take (D) get
( ) 7. (A) in
addition to (B) instead of (C)
in spite of (D) according to
( ) 8. (A) out (B)
of (C) in (D)
with
Unit 4: The Ceramic
Center of Taiwan
The rich clay from the nearby hills of Yingge has helped make the
town __1__ from the other small centers around Taipei. The clay is used to make
pottery, and the products __2__ by numerous small workshops
are found everywhere. Over the years, Yingge pottery has become famous nationwide. During the opening of
Yiingge’s Museum and Ceramics Festival
in 2000, tourists watched clay __3__
into useful things such as bowls and vases. Walking along Old Pottery Street, they experienced the beauty of the pottery coming to life: music playing on clay instruments filled the air __4__ romantic
sounds. In addition, the orange-yellow
lights of clay lanterns danced
across the beautiful pottery __5__. Tourist officials hope that in the future, visitors who come to __6__ the
museum and festival will not just walk the street and visit the shops.
Officials hope they will learn about the town and the history of ceramics in
Taiwan and pass this knowledge down to future
__7__. In this way, Yingge’s fame as
the ceramics center of Taiwan will carry on.
( ) 1. (A) stand
for (B) look after (C) stand out (D) look
into
( ) 2. (A) make (B) made (C) are making (D) has made
( ) 3. (A) being
turned (B) be turning (C) is turned (D) being turning
( ) 4. (A) of (B) with (C)
out (D) from
( ) 5. (A) out
of order (B) at work (C)
with care (D) on display
( ) 6. (A) hate (B) dislike (C)
enjoy (D) ignore
( ) 7. (A) generations (B) scientists (C) speakers (D) societ(y)ies
Unit 5: Throat
Singing
Like many of us, Paul Pena’s life has been full of ups
and downs. He has experienced
great __1__ as a blues musicians, but he has also had his share of lows, such as going blind
at the age of twenty. One night, as Paul
listened to the radio, he heard something _2_ changed his life: the haunting sounds of a throat song. Incredibly, the singer’s voice seemed _3_
be creat(e)ing more than one pitch at
the same time. “That’s for me,” Paul said to himself. Paul found that the
song he __4__ heard was sung by a throat singer from Tuva. __5__ two Braille dictionaries and an old Tuvan recording, Paul slowly taught himself
the art of throat singing. Then, 1993, Tuvan
throat singers held a concert in San
Francisco. Paul went up to the famous throat singer Kgar-ol Ondar and amazed
him by__6__ an old throat song in Tuvan. Ondar could hardly believe what he was
hearing and invited Paul to take part __7__
a contest in Tuva. Paul took first
place in one of the contests. Because __8__ his powerful voice, he won the “Audience
Favorite” award and the nickname of “Earthquake.”
( ) 1. (A) damage (B) highs (C) codes (D) doubts
( ) 2. (A) what (B) how (C)
that (D)
when
( ) 3. (A) to (B) that (C) if (D)
and
( ) 4. (A) has (B) was (C) being (D)
had
( ) 5. (A) To use (B) Used (C)
Has used (D) Using
( ) 6. (A) singing (B) sings (C) to sing (D) sung
( ) 7. (A) with (B) in (C) of (D) to
( ) 8. (A) that (B) to (C) of (D)
which
Unit 6: Ground
Zero
Ground Zero. Could there be a better name
for a place __1__ nothing exists?
Once, two of the tallest buildings in the world, the Twin Towers of the World
Trade Center, stood here. Now, the space is
__2__, though plans have already been made for new buildings to take the place of the old. But for a long
time, people in New York wondered
what exactly to do __3__ the land.
Some people wanted the towers rebuilt
exactly as they were. Others wanted the land to stay __4__ it was. They thought
that leaving the site empty would be a powerful __5__ of the emptiness people felt when the towers
fell. Still others wanted a memorial
__6__ to honor the victims. In the end, a multi-use complex called the Memory
Foundation was decided upon. One building in the group will be called the Freedom Tower and will be 1776 feet
high. The height was chosen to __7__
the year, 1776, when America gained
its independence. It is hoped that
this tower will always stand as a reminder
of __8__ happened on September 11, 2001.
( ) 1. (A) there (B) when (C)
where (D) has
( ) 2. (A) lazy (B) tasty (C) greedy (D) empty
( ) 3. (A) out (B)
with (C) behind (D)
from
( ) 4. (A) as (B)
since (C) where (D)
that
( ) 5. (A) capital (B) promise (C)
bargain (D) symbol
( ) 6. (A) build (B) built (C) is built (D) was built
( ) 7. (A) catch (B) crash (C)
match (D) mix
( ) 8. (A) when (B) what (C)
where (D) how
Unit 7: Baseball in America
In America, baseball is a great cultural tradition. When we are young, our fathers take us out in the back yard to practice __1__ a ball. Then we
start playing real games __2__ neighborhood.
Later, if we are interested, we join
a Little League team and get to __3__
real uniforms. Even many __4__ never
get to play at this level still keep
their love for the game. Baseball teaches us many important life lessons. It’s
not just about __5__ the thrill of competition but also the joy of teamwork. Baseball is a team sport, which means the group is more
important than the __6__. If the team loses, everybody loses, so everyone must
__7__ to help the team win.
( ) 1. (A) toss and catch (B) to toss and
catching
(C) tossing
and catching (D)
to toss and to catch
( ) 2. (A) for (B)
with (C)
about (D) to
( ) 3. (A) take off (B) find out (C) wash away (D) put
on
( ) 4. (A) who (B) whom (C) which (D) people
( ) 5. (A) experience (B) experienced (C) experiencing (D) to experience
( ) 6. (A) individual (B) crowd (C) company (D)
tradition
( ) 7. (A) come
to power (B) come in handy (C) come to an end (D) do
their best
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