FE Reading 1~6

Unit 1

The Ghost Festival is celebrated in Taiwan every summer. Unlike on Halloween, __1__, people do not have parties or dress up __2__ ghosts and monsters. Instead, they offer food for ghosts to eat and burn paper __3__ them to use as money. Popular tradition says that the gates of hell open at this time __4__ open for one month. Many ghosts come out to have fun. They have to be given food and money, __5__ they will cause a lot of trouble and make terrible things __6__. Some people also __7__ doing certain things during ghost month. For example, they don’t go swimming, __8__ they will not be pulled down into the water by the spirits of the dead. On the last day of the month, the ghosts return to hell, and the gates close for __9__ year.

(   ) 1. (A) though              (B) therefore            (C) even                   (D) anyway

(   ) 2. (A) on                     (B) for                     (C) with                         (D) as

(   ) 3. (A) in                      (B) to                       (C) for                     (D) with

(   ) 4. (A) stay                         (B) and stay                   (C) will stay                   (D) they stay

(   ) 5. (A) nor                    (B) or                      (C) so                      (D) then

(   ) 6. (A) happen             (B) happening         (C) to happen          (D) happened

(   ) 7. (A) argue                 (B) allow                 (C) accept                (D) avoid

(   ) 8. (A) when                 (B) however                   (C) because              (D) so that

(   ) 9. (A) the rest              (B) another              (C) next                         (D) all

Unit 2

The great American industrialist Henry Ford said, “Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you are right!” What he meant was __1__, people’s ability to achieve something __2__ one thing alone, and that is their belief in themselves. Our inner voices are always __3__ to us, and most of the time, what we say about ourselves is __4__. If we keep telling ourselves “I can’t,” then we need to __5__ the habit of thinking more positive thoughts.

In addition, we need motivation. A student might have intelligence, knowledge, student skills, and time management skills, __6__ if she doesn’t have motivation, she won’t get far. Interest is an important motivator for a student, and __7__ a desire to learn. When we link these two things together __8__ positive thoughts, we create success.

(   ) 1. (A) why                         (B) that                    (C) for                     (D) but

(   ) 2. (A) puts on             (B) depends on        (C) looks up                   (D) thinks of

(   ) 3. (A) talking              (B) telling                (C) saying                (D) asking

(   ) 4. (A) positive                   (B) correct               (C) nervous             (D) negative

(   ) 5. (A) run into                   (B) get into              (C) make up                   (D) give up

(   ) 6. (A) and                          (B) even                   (C) but                     (D) what

(   ) 7. (A) that is               (B) so is                         (C) therefore            (D) not

(   ) 8. (A) into                         (B) with                         (C) except                (D) on

Unit 3

With the importance that many people place on being popular or successful, it’s not surprising that we often __1__ admit we are lonely, even to ourselves. Loneliness is a part of being human, __2__, and it can affect anyone. It can set off by new situations, __3__ a move to a new community, a change of school or job, or the loss of a friend or partner. As well, loneliness can come __4__ relationships and situations become repetitive or routine. Boredom often goes __5__ with loneliness. In many ways, though, loneliness is a __6__ signal. It can stir us to make changes, increase social contacts, __7__ relationships, and try new activities. These activities don’t depend on having other people __8__. We can feel happy and involved even when we are alone.

(   ) 1. (A) make it a rule to      (B) find it hard to    (C) know how to            (D) make it up to

(   ) 2. (A) as a result         (B) in addition         (C) however                   (D) although

(   ) 3. (A) such as              (B) rather than         (C) according to             (D) in spite of

(   ) 4. (A) when                 (B) but                     (C) until                   (D) so

(   ) 5. (A) face to face        (B) in return                   (C) in mind              (D) hand in hand

(   ) 6. (A) strange              (B) dangerous          (C) wild                          (D) healthy

(   ) 7. (A) escape               (B) burst                  (C) improve                   (D) puzzle

(   ) 8. (A) beside               (B) around               (C) up                      (D) away

Unit 4

People who are bilingual can speak two languages. They can speak __1__ their native language, or “mother tongue,” and a second language. Being bilingual gives a person a few __2__ over someone who speaks only one language. Bilingual people are quite often better __3__ problem solving, and they __4__ higher on intelligence tests. They also can get along well with people from other countries __5__ cultural differences and other ways of thinking.

However, it takes a lot of hard work to __6__ the ability to speak a second language fluently. __7__ most people can quickly learn basic phrases in another language, it may take years to develop the language skills necessary to read a novel or take part in a complex discussion. One thing __8__ is clear is that a child __9__ a strong ability in his or her mother tongue is in a good position to learn a second language.

(   ) 1. (A) also                         (B) neither               (C) either                 (D) both

(   ) 2. (A) advantages        (B) problems           (C) efforts                (D) degrees

(   ) 3. (A) to                      (B) at                       (C) on                      (D) by

(   ) 4. (A) score                 (B) guard                 (C) reply                  (D) focus

(   ) 5. (A) that they understand                               (B) to be understood

             (C) understanding                                   (D) and understand

(   ) 6. (A) look like            (B) get to                 (C) put on                (D) pick up

(   ) 7. (A) Unless               (B) Whether                   (C) Though              (D) Despite

(   ) 8. (A) where                (B) that                    (C) what                  (D) why

(   ) 9. (A) by                     (B) for                     (C) with                         (D) in

Unit 5

Dear Wei-li:

Here are a few do’s and don’ts about going to dinner with an American family. First, make sure you are not more than a few minutes late. You should also wait until everyone is __1__ before you start eating, and don’t forget __2__ the napkin on your lap. Start using the silverware from the outside, and __3__ you are eating meat, cut it into small pieces with a knife and put it into your mouth with a fork. Don’t speak __4__ your mouth full, and never __5__ something across the table. __6__, ask someone to pass it to you. Don’t make noises while you __7__, and you should certainly never __8__ your knife or your fingers. Just __9__ these rules of etiquette in mind, and you will be sure to enjoy the experience. Good luck.

(   ) 1. (A) achieved           (B) served               (C) directed              (D) supported

(   ) 2. (A) to place                   (B) place                 (C) placing               (D) placed

(   ) 3. (A) until                  (B) after                  (C) so                      (D) if

(   ) 4. (A) as                      (B) for                     (C) when                  (D) with

(   ) 5. (A) pass by                   (B) reach for            (C) make up for       (D) put up with

(   ) 6. (A) Instead              (B) Besides              (C) Still                    (D) After all

(   ) 7. (A) ate                    (B) are eating           (C) eating                 (D) have eaten

(   ) 8. (A) use                    (B) lick                     (C) cut                     (D) clean

(   ) 9. (A) bring                 (B) take                          (C) keep                   (D) put

Unit 6

At the age of nineteen, Milton, S. Hershey left his home and went to Philadelphia. When he got there, he __1__ his own candy store. His business did not __2__ and soon closed. Hershey tried again in Chicago, Denver, New Orleans, and New York, but he __3__ every time. It seemed he just couldn’t make the candy business __4__. While in Denver, __5__, Hershey had learned __6__ to make good caramels using fresh milk. __7__ home to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, he discovered there was an abundant __8__ of fresh milk nearby. Pretty soon, he was making caramels __9__ would “melt in the mouth.” His candy business was fully a success, and he eventually sold it __10__ a million dollars.

(   ) 1. (A) was opened      (B) had opened             (C) opened                    (D) opens

(   ) 2. (A) go wrong         (B) get together       (C) go well                    (D) get it

(   ) 3. (A) dropped           (B) stuffed              (C) fired                  (D) failed

(   ) 4. (A) work                (B) working            (C) to work             (D) worked

(   ) 5. (A) instead                   (B) moreover          (C) therefore           (D) however

(   ) 6. (A) that                  (B) how                  (C) what                 (D) if

(   ) 7. (A) To return         (B) Returning         (C) Returned           (D) When he returns

(   ) 8. (A) supply                    (B) manner                    (C) fund                  (D) stress

(   ) 9. (A) they                 (B) who                  (C) and                   (D) that

(   ) 10. (A) to                   (B) for                           (C) with                  (D) as