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
Unit 7
When you look for a job or try
to get into college or university, a good cover letter is important. A cover letter is the first thing your future __1__ or school will look at.
__2__ format is concerned, it is similar to a personal letter. A cover letter,
however, should contain __3__
language and be direct. You should
begin by introducing yourself and explaining __4__ you are writing. For
example, you can name the job
you are __5__ or the field you plan
to study. Follow this __6__ by explaining why you are a good person for the job or describing __7__ students you
are. As well as your own address, the letter must include __8__ of the relevant person or department. This information
__9__ written at the top of the
letter. Finally, include your phone number __10__ the person can contact you easily.
( ) 1. (A) customer (B)
member (C)
employee (D)
employer
( ) 2. (A) As
far as (B) As for
(C) Up
to (D) As long as
( ) 3. (A) personal (B) formal (C) broken (D) legal
( ) 4. (A) whose (B) whom (C) where (D) why
( ) 5. (A) giving up (B) applying
for (C) making up (D) taking
off
( ) 6. (A) to
(B) up (C)
out (D)
in
( ) 7. (A)
what kind of (B) which one (C) that a good (D) about the
( ) 8. (A) it
(B) most (C) what (D) that
( ) 9. (A) will have to (B) should (C)
needs to be (D) was
( ) 10. (A) so
that (B) which (C) for (D) as to
Unit 8
Earth Day is an
event that began in the United
States in 1970. The first Earth Day was __1__ by Americans to show their concern __2__ the nation’s growing environmental problems. Thirty years
later, more than 500 million people in eighty-five countries around
the world __3__ Earth Day activities
every year. The aim is __4__ people
together to promote a healthy environment and a peaceful, stable world. Every
year, major events __5__ for everyone,
young and old __6__. Many people go swimming in large groups to __7__ awareness about the conditions of the Earth’s oceans, lakes, and streams.
__8__ attend rallies, fairs, and marches, all __9__ Earth Day. April 22
is recognized as Earth Day worldwide, but __10__ the health of the
planet, every day should be Earth
Day.
( ) 1. (A) injured (B) punished (C) organized (D) charmed
( ) 2. (A) to
(B) by (C) against (D)
over
( ) 3. (A) participate
in (B) set out (C) take apart (D)
show up
( ) 4. (A) to bring (B) bring
(C) bringing (D) brought
( ) 5. (A) have planned (B) are planned (C) are
planning (D) planned
( ) 6. (A) the same (B) alike (C)
also (D)
likely
( ) 7. (A) rise (B) prove
(C) occur (D)
raise
( ) 8. (A) Then (B) Otherwise (C)
Others (D) Another
( ) 9. (A) in
honor of (B) opposed to (C)
in case of (D)
apart from
( ) 10. (A) of (B) as (C)
from (D) for
Unit 9
It would be
easy for people to make money if they were able to go into the
future and come back again. They could read the newspapers to see which horses
would win __1__ races, or which
numbers would win the lottery. They
could find out which stocks were going
to increase in __2__ and which
business would become popular. They
could __3__ return to the present and use this knowledge to __4__ themselves rich. A
few people might be more __5__ in helping the world and its people. They could
go into the future, find cures __6__
dangerous illnesses, and bring them back to stop people’s __7__. They could discover ways to clean the air and
water so that __8__ would be no more pollution, or they could learn of better recycling methods. __9__
is my guess, however, that most of
us would not be so __10__. Instead,
we would choose to increase our wealth.
( ) 1. (A) which (B) whose
(C) that (D) those
( ) 2. (A) praise (B)
value
(C) target
(D) depth
( ) 3. (A) rather (B) likewise (C)
too (D)
then
( ) 4. (A) make (B) put (C)
let
(D) become
( ) 5. (A) interest (B) interesting (C)
interests (D) interested
( ) 6. (A) that (B) with (C)
for (D)
on
( ) 7. (A) suffering (B) killing (C) treatment (D) failure
( ) 8. (A) it
(B) there (C) this (D) they
( ) 9. (A) What (B) That (C) Which (D) It
( ) 10. (A) rude (B) selfish (C) selfless (D)
forgiving
Unit 10
Garage sales are popular in many
Western countries. People often have
garage sales after “spring cleaning,” a time __1__ people clean their homes and
__2__ things they don’t want. These things are usually old but can still be
used because they __3__ good care of. People sell clothes, books, dishes,
sports __4__ like bicycles or baseball bats,
and furniture. The sales are called
garage sales __5__ they are often held in garages. __6__, people who have a
garage attached to their house __7__
their items on tables inside it.
Anyone who __8__ can have a look and buy something. __9__ houses are
built with garages these days, though, so “yard sales” are becoming
popular. A yard sale is the same as a garage sale __10__ the items are displayed in a family’s yard.
( ) 1. (A) where (B) while (C)
when (D)
for
( ) 2. (A) hold
on to (B) catch up with (C) get along with (D) get ride of
( ) 3. (A) have taken (B) are taking (C) have been taken (D) being taken
( ) 4. (A) equipment (B) recreation
(C) prediction (D) emphasis
( ) 5. (A) although (B) once (C)
but (D) because
( ) 6. (A) Similarly (B) On
the contrary (C) On the other hand(D) That is
( ) 7. (A) to place (B) place
(C) places (D)
are placed
( ) 8. (A) grows
up (B) passes by (C) leaves behind (D)
shows off
( ) 9. (A) More (B) Little (C)
Fewer (D)
Less
( ) 10. (A) except
that (B) so that (C)
now that (D) and
that
Unit 11
Many people in
Western countries are afraid of the number
thirteen. In America, __1__, it is rare
to see a building that has a thirteen floor, and few homes in France are given
the number. __2__, Friday the thirteenth is a day that makes a lot of people
feel nervous and afraid. The fear of Friday the thirteenth can be __3__
to pre-Christian times. In those
days, it __4__ that a group of twelve witches would __5__ together with the devil every Friday to commit evil deeds. Friday, __6__,
was considered the unluckiest day of the week, and it was __7__
bad if it happened to __8__ the thirteenth day of the month. __9__ nowadays, some people try to avoid traveling or doing important
things on Friday the thirteen, or Black Friday, __10__ it is often called.
( ) 1. (A) no
wonder (B) for instance (C)
before long (D) in advance
( ) 2. (A) What’s
more (B) On the contrary (C) Sooner
or later (D) However
( ) 3. (A) figured
out (B) traced back (C)
taken back (D)
carried out
( ) 4. (A) is believed (B) had believed (C)
was believed (D) believed
( ) 5. (A) gather (B) pause (C) divide (D)
assist
( ) 6. (A) after
all (B) now and then (C)
as a result (D) by accident
( ) 7. (A) seldom (B) gradually (C)
more (D)
especially
( ) 8. (A) take
place (B) fall on (C) come over (D)
lead to
( ) 9. (A) Even (B) Yet (C)
Until (D) From
( ) 10. (A) that (B) what (C)
so (D)
as
Unit 12
E-mail is a
part of our lives. __1__, it is important to know about basic e-mail etiquette.
For example, you should keep your e-mails short and __2__. Some people receive hundreds
of e-mails a day, so you are doing them a __3__ by not being unnecessarily wordy. __4__ style and punctuation, don’t write everything in upper case; if you __5__, it seems like you are SHOUTING. __6__, don’t
use too many exclamation marks. Don’t bore your friends or colleagues
__7__ silly e-mails. They will only delete them and they __8__ to your more
important e-mails. Finally, write formally
__9__ you are writing to friends. It is professional
and shows respect. Begin with “Dear
Mr./Mrs./Ms.” followed by the person’s last name. Use “sincerely” followed by your __10__ full name at the end.
( ) 1. (A) Despite (B)
Instead (C)
Therefore (D) Except
( ) 2. (A) out
of date (B) for a change (C) in a
mess (D) to the point
( ) 3. (A) favor (B) harm (C)
duty (D) magic
( ) 4. (A) In
place of (B) With regard to (C) By means of (D) Due
to
( ) 5. (A) are (B) will (C) can (D) do
( ) 6. (A) Perhaps (B) However (C)
Also (D) Even
( ) 7. (A) to (B) for (C) with (D)
by
( ) 8. (A) could not respond (B) might not have responded
(C) may not respond (D) should have responded
( ) 9. (A) so (B) unless (C) because (D) as
soon as
( ) 10. (A) own (B) any (C) other (D) self
Unit 13
Have you ever looked
up at the sky and wondered whether there are other planets like Earth in the universe?
The chances of an Earth-like planet circling
a distant star may be __1__ higher
than astronomers had previously thought. According to
__2__ done at a British university, there may be a billion
planets __3__ life can exist. Over
the past twenty years, advances in technology __4__ astronomers to see many
planets. All, however, have been close to giant
stars, making the planets too hot __5__ life. The most critical factor, of
course, is water. Planets too close to or too far __6__ suns probably have no
water, __7__ is considered essential
for all life. __8__ intelligent life
exists elsewhere, it may not be
interested in building rockets and satellites. Also, it is __9__ that we
will ever meet aliens, even in our
own galaxy, given the vast distances. Traveling halfway across the Milky Way at the speed of light, __10__, would take
about fifty thousand years.
( ) 1. (A)
much (B) more (C)
very (D) so
( ) 2.
(A) creation (B) mystery (C) theory (D)
research
( ) 3.
(A) that (B) on them (C) where (D)
what
( ) 4. (A)
have allowed (B) are allowing (C) were allowed (D) allowing
( ) 5.
(A) and support (B) for supporting (C) to support (D) supporting
( ) 6.
(A) away (B) from (C)
out (D) between
( ) 7.
(A) that (B) it (C) which (D)
and
( ) 8. (A)
Even if (B) Even (C) Ever since (D)
Although
( ) 9.
(A) likelihood (B) likely (C) just like (D)
unlikely
( ) 10.
(A) at first (B) for example (C) in
other words (D) such as
Unit 14
In 1982, Scott
Fahlman made a small but significant contribution to the world of online communication. He
__1__ the “smiley”: a colon followed by a bracket :). Fahlman, a scientist at IBM, was researching computer languages that use
symbols __2__ numbers. In his own experiences, he had noticed __3__ online messages were sometimes __4__ to express the writer’s feelings. Often, friendly messages were incorrectly seen __5__ rude or sarcastic. To avoid
__6__ “just kidding” after every lighthearted
comment, Fahlman came up with the smiley. Once people began to
recognize the sideways face, the idea __7__ quickly. Different combinations emerged, __8__ ;-) , a winking
smiley face, and :-0 , a surprised face. There is now software that allows
users to __9__ a variety of faces (or “emotions”)
into messages. Fahlman is amused
that __10__ all his contributions to computer technology, he will go down in
history as the father of the smiley.
( ) 1. (A)
invented (B) discovered (C) studied (D) imitated
( ) 2. (A)
instead of (B) as
for (C) because of (D) except
for
( ) 3.
(A) what (B) which (C) where (D) that
( ) 4.
(A) helpful (B) capable (C)
ready (D) unable
( ) 5.
(A) to (B) for (C) by (D) as
( ) 6.
(A) to add (B) adding (C) and add (D) added
( ) 7.
(A) dropped by (B) ran out (C) hung
up (D) caught on
( ) 8.
(A) in fact (B) both (C) like (D) rather
than
( ) 9. (A) invite (B) insert (C)
insist (D) instruct
( ) 10. (A)
despite (B) in
spite (C) regardless (D) even
though
Unit 15
Four surfers in Britain got quite a shock
recently, when they were struck by lightning.
The four friends, who regularly
surfed together, were in the water as a storm began. __1__, there was thunder and a flash of lightning. Cecilia Phillips and Grant Garge were
standing in the water and __2__ unconscious.
Their friends Chris Fudge and Kate Threlfall were injured __3__ the lightning but remained conscious. Kate
__4__ compared
the feeling to “a gigantic bee sting.”
Chris and Kate __5__ get up and help their friends. Christ ran for help __6__
Kate did CPR on Grant and Cecilia. A doctor who lived nearby called the __7__
number and then continued the CPR
__8__ an ambulance arrived. Although
Cecilia and Grant were badly hurt, __9__ a smooth
recovery. Despite their terrible experience,
the four surfers __10__ to go surfing again.
( ) 1. (A) Once
upon a time (B) Right now (C) All
of a sudden (D) More or less
( ) 2. (A) were knocking (B) knocking (C) were knocked (D) had knocked
( ) 3. (A) for (B) by (C) at (D) to
( ) 4. (A) later (B) lately (C) latest (D) late
( ) 5. (A) were able to (B) can (C)
are able to (D) could not
( ) 6. (A) whether (B) while (C) throughout (D)
during
( ) 7. (A) dialogue (B)
broadcast (C)
emergency (D) vacation
( ) 8. (A) as
though (B) so
that (C) whenever (D) until
( ) 9. (A) but they made (B) yet they made (C)
they had made (D) they made
( ) 10. (A) couldn’t wait (B) felt like (C) couldn’t help (D) dared
not
