Test 31: Unit 31
( ) 1. One
of the recurring _____ in the writer's novels is the eternal conflict between
good and evil.
(A) paces (B)
themes (C) shelters (D) sites
( ) 2. A
lot of people are moving to _____ areas because there are more job opportunities
there.
(A) code (B) comic (C) urban (D) manual
( ) 3. If
you can _____ with us, it may help create a win-win situation in the future.
(A) cooperate (B) constitute (C) pursue (D)
encounter
( ) 4. I'm
afraid that the _____ of this film is not suitable for children at that age.
(A) assembly (B) liquor (C) foundation (D) content
( ) 5. Some
patients may become very _____ when they are diagnosed with a terminal illness.
(A) emotional (B) rural (C) urban (D)
content
( ) 6. I
've tried my best to _____ my fear of heights, but I 'm still afraid of riding
on the roller coaster.
(A) encounter (B) retain (C) overcome (D)
pursue
( ) 7. Although
the film was not highly praised at first, it has proved to be a huge _____ success.
(A) commercial (B) rural (C)
tragic (D) manual
( ) 8. Domestic
violence is not a new _____ in any society. It is as old as history.
(A) comedy (B) phenomenon (C) handout (D) constitution
( ) 9. Although
my grandfather died when I was only four, I still _____ a vivid memory of him.
(A) constitute (B) manufacture (C) assemble (D)
retain
( ) 10. I
have never seen Mr. Smith again since our brief _____ in London three years ago.
(A) encounter (B) shelter (C) pace (D)
acceptance
( ) 11. In
addition to eating right, you must exercise for a _____ of 30 minutes every day.
(A) theme (B)
handout (C) minimum (D)
foundation
( ) 12. Your
son is very bright, but his _____ performance seems to leave a lot to be desired.
(A) phenomenon (B)
academic (C) comic (D)
rural
( ) 13. Every
year a lot of young men and women go to Hollywood
to _____ an acting career.
(A) pursue (B)
overcome (C) constitute (D)
lean
( ) 14.
It seems to many people that their salaries can never _____ inflation.
(A) make
it to (B) take advantage of (C) keep pace with (D) stand up for
( ) 15.
When it began to pour down, the tourists had to _____ in a nearby café.
(A) make
way (B) change gear (C)
wear makeup (D) take shelter
16. Taking
care of a new-born baby is an e_______y and physically demanding job.
17. After
I read the instructions, I was still at a loss how to a_______e the furniture.
18. This
is a construction s_______e. Workers, engineers and even visitors are all
required to wear helmets.
19. We
are one of the leading computer m_____s in Taiwan.
20. All
staff members should read the operating m_____l carefully before using the
machine.
The
book I just finished reading was an interesting one. It was similar to a (21) because there were many funny events that took
place. However, it was also sad because of a (22) accident. The (23) of the book is quite fast. I enjoy this style
because, as a reader, you can not wait to find out what will happen next. The
plot of the story is that a man meets a woman he likes and then begins to (24) her. the problem is that the woman is not very
interested in the man, but keeps (25) him
unexpectedly.
(A)
pursue (B) pace (C) tragic (D) comedy (E) encountering
21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
Test 32: Unit 32
1. According
to the orphanage, the _____ date and place of the child's birth are unknown.
(A) precise (B)
agreeable (C) conventional (D) sympathetic
2. Nowadays
a lot of women rebel against _____ and refuse to get married.
(A) concentration (B)
precision (C) convention (D) chamber
3. I
did not get a wink of sleep last night, so I find it difficult to _____ on my work.
(A) imply (B) concentrate (C)
deserve (D) absorb
4. The
government is not likely to finance the project, so the money must come from _____.
(A) registration (B)
resistance (C) accusation (D) elsewhere
5. Most
female workers shun the manager because he has been _____ of sexual harassment
more than once.
(A) accused (B) consulted (C)
registered (D) loaned
6. Music
is a(n) _____ language in the world and all cultures have contributed more or
less to it.
(A) isolated (B) installed (C)
Jewish (D) universal
7. The
new policy has met with strong _____ from most of the staff members.
(A) isolation (B) efficiency (C)
resistance (D) formation
8. After
working for five hours in a row, I think I _____ a break.
(A) deserve (B) detect (C)
absorb (D) imply
9. Though
he passed away long ago, Gandhi is still the _____ leader in the hearts of most
indians.
(A) detective (B) spiritual (C)
precise (D) definite
10. In _____
of his outstanding service in the military, the sergeant was given an award
when he retired..
(A) universe (B) appreciation (C)
precision (D) twinkle
11. As George took out a diamond ring to propose
marriage, Mary's eyes _____ with happiness.
(A) sparkled (B)
appreciated (C) absorbed (D) deserved
12. All the hikers were trapped in a(n) _____ mountain village when the typhoon came.
(A) appreciated (B) universal (C)
isolated (D) precise
13. More and more people believe there are some other
forms of intelligent life in the _____.
(A) universe (B)
isolation (C) attachment (D) percentage
14. I
think we should _____ the other partners before we make any important decision.
(A) object to (B) consult with (C)
bump into (D) light up
15. The
librarian said the book Jenny wanted to borrow was already out _____.
(A) on loan (B)
on standby (C) on demand (D) on purpose
16. While
my younger sister enjoys reading romantic fiction, I like to read d_______e
stories.
17. Though
rich, the millionaire shows no s_______y for the poor.
18. If
more security cameras are i_______d around here, it may help prevent crimes.
19. According
to the statistics, a high p_______e of married women work part-time.
20. It is
expected that more people will f_______e the country when war breaks out.
Buddy
Witley was born into a rich family in the eastern United States. His family was very (21) in the local community, so almost everyone
there knew who he was. At the age of 10, Buddy's interest was (22) when he attended a magic show with his father.
Afterwards, he was totally (23) in
learning everything he could about magic. However, his parents began to worry.
They encouraged him to (24) only on his school work, but it did not work.
In the end, Buddy's (25) to his parents' demand was so strong that they
agreed to let him pursue his goal as a magician. Now, he is one of the most
famous magicians ever.
(A)
resistance (B) concentrate (C) absorbed (D) sparked (E) prominent
21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
