LEVEL 4: U47~U48

Test 47: Unit 47

        1.   As a result of global warming, _____ and tornados will be more and more frequent.
(A) hurricanes                 (B) pirates                   (C) marathons             (D) slogans

        2.   That guy is extremely _____, so you'd better keep him at a distance people.
(A) surgical                     (B) tidy                       (C) cunning                (D) volcanic

        3.   After his only son died at the hands of a political enemy, the duke vowed to _____ his death.
(A) converse                   (B) avenge                  (C) dread                    (D) doze

        4.   The land around here is very _____. You can grow almost anything on it. ( B ) 瘏的 ( C ) ( D )
(A) vain                          (B) itchy                     (C) jealous                  (D) fertile

        5.   when you cross a road at peak time , always use a ( n ) _____ if there is one.
(A) underpass                 (B) surgery                 (C) microscope           (D) revenge

        6.   I don't know why, but my wife and I are often _____ when we talk on the phone.
(A) recycled                    (B) itched                   (C) disconnected        (D) sneezed

        7.   Jenny said that she had a _____ for beef soup and that it was handed down by her grandmother.
(A) recipe                        (B) surgery                 (C) souvenir                (D) hiccup

        8.   After my husband cooked, the kitchen became so _____ that I found it difficult to clean up.
(A) vain                          (B) messy                   (C) tidy                       (D) cunning

        9.   To tell you the truth , my husband became a _____ for the sake of health.
(A) surgeon                     (B) cyclone                 (C) voyage                  (D) vegetarian

     10.   To conserve natural resources , everyone should be encouraged to help _____ waste materials.
(A) recycle                      (B) converse               (C) dread                    (D) doze

     11.   According to some scientists, this _____ is already extinct. It won't erupt again.
(A) volcano                     (B) cyclone                 (C) underpass             (D) vinegar

     12.   Cathy cannot get along with those female colleagues because every one of them is _____ of her beauty.
(A) tidy                           (B) messy                   (C) surgical                 (D) jealous

     13.   If I eat any seafood that is not fresh, my skin will turn red and _____.
(A) sneeze                       (B) itch                       (C) recycle                  (D) avenge

     14.   They tried very hard to persuade their father to quit smoking, but _____.
(A) in vogue                   (B) in season               (C) in vain                  (D) in time

     15.   Old people tend to _____ in front of the TV, especially in the afternoon.
(A) doze off                   (B) show off               (C) drain off               (D) switch off

                        16. If you don't want to get sunburned, apply some suntan l_______n to your skin.

                        17. My older sister removes m_______p as soon as she arrives home from work.

                        18. Thanks to those South Korean drama series, plastic s_______y is increasingly popular in Taiwan.

                        19. On his d_______d, Don Quixote prayed to God to forgive his sins.

                        20. "If we score two more points, the c_______p will be ours," said the coach.

A big event in Coleville will take place on June 26th this year. This is the annual Race 4 Fun   (21)  . The new path has already been decided on, and racers can get a map at any local store. Because he just had   (22)  , last year's winner, George Rivers, will not be running . The race will start at the old train   (23)  near the high school at seven o'clock a.m. Racers will then have to go through Charles Park and around Lake Windy. The part of the race that runners   (24)   the most will be running up Mount Eric, which is actually an extinct   (25)  .

(A) dread 　　(B) underpass 　　(C) marathon 　　(D) surgery 　　(E) volcano

21.           22.            23.            24.             25.      

Test 48: Unit 48

        1.   Most of the children in our neighborhood enjoy setting off _____ in celebration of Chinese New Year.
(A) hoses                        (B) landslides             (C) firecrackers           (D) monitors

        2.   I hate the summer season here , not because of the heat but because of the _____.
(A) humidity                   (B) ignorance              (C) generosity             (D) mischief

        3.   If my husband has said anything to _____ any one of you, please accept my apologies.
(A) lighten                      (B) offend                  (C) overtake               (D) monitor

        4.   Let me remind you again that it is not _____ to injure or desert a pet animal.
(A) needy                       (B) pregnant               (C) poisonous             (D) lawful

        5.   The corrupt government of that country was _____ in a military coup a decade ago.
(A) overthrown               (B) offended              (C) lightened              (D) ignored

        6.   I do n't know about you , but I believe the roast beef was cooked to _____.
(A) humidity                   (B) perfection             (C) interruption          (D) mudslide

        7.   Mary is a(n) _____ singer. Every time she sings, she tends to be out of tune.
(A) obedient                   (B) lawful                   (C) pregnant               (D) lousy

        8.   As the tallest building in the world , Taipei 101 has become a _____ in Taiwan.
(A) pedal                        (B) parachute              (C) landmark              (D) sparrow

        9.   You can rest assured that this famous painting may _____ at least $ 200,000.
(A) fetch                         (B) sob                        (C) offend                  (D) obey

     10.   While most parents like their children to be _____, some parents seem to encourage their kids to be a little rebellious.
(A) needy                       (B) obedient               (C) offensive              (D) humid

     11.   They need to hire a few more people to _____ the workload and get work done on schedule.
(A) lag                            (B) sob                        (C) interrupt               (D) lighten

     12.   A few types of mushrooms are not eatable because they are _____.
(A) pregnant                   (B) ignorant                (C) poisonous             (D) mischievous

     13.   This region has almost become a desert due to a scarcity of annual _____.
(A) generosity                 (B) rainfall                  (C) linen                     (D) mischief

     14.   If you don't work hard enough, I'm afraid you'll _____ the other students.
(A) run across                 (B) fall for                  (C) lag behind            (D) stand by

     15.   The teacher is worried that when he is away , some students are going to _____ in class.
(A) get into mischief      (B) run into debt        (C) go into effect       (D) sink into despair

                        16. Citrus fruits like oranges, lemons or g_______s are rich in vitamin C.

                        17. Never use any o_______e language in the presence of young children.

                        18. Every time I eat something unclean or too s_______y, I 'll have the runs.

                        19. The farmers set up a few scarecrows around here to frighten away birds like s_______s.

                        20. This mountain bike with fat tires is specially designed for use on rough ground in m_______s areas.

The middle of this country is   (21)  , which makes it a popular place for hikers. If you decide to visit, make sure to bring a raincoat because   (22)   is common. You should also stop at some of the   (23)   that are marked on all trail maps. The newest one marks the place where five people were killed in a   (24)   three years ago. Deer and birds are   (25)   in the mountains, so bring your camera as well, if you hope to stay overnight while hiking, there are two free campgrounds that are open from April to November.

(A) rainfall 　　(B) landmarks 　　(C) plentiful 　　(D) mountainous 　　(E) landslide

21.           22.            23.            24.             25.