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(C)1. Before you can take calculus, you need more than a rudimentary knowledge of algebra.
A. rude B. thorough C. elementary D. superficial
(B)2. The augmentation in the population has created a fuel shortage.
A. augury B. increase C. demand D. necessity
(D)3. Detective Smith used various means to elicit a confession from the murderer.
A. make B. force C. frame D. draw out
(C)4. Dr. Salk was lauded for his work with polio vaccine.
A. rewarded B. merited C. praised D. heralded
(B)5. Dauntless men and women crossed America in covered wagons.
A. foreign B. fearless C. adventuresome D. penniless
(B)6. The pilot miraculously survived the crash unscathed .
A. unsurprised B. unhurt C. unhappy D. undeterred
(D)7. A week’s sojourn in Paris can be very expensive.
A. shopping B. sightseeing C. journey D. stay
(C)8. A younger sister is obnoxious to have around when a young lady’s boyfriend comes to call.
A. welcome B. too much C. objectionable D. talkative
(D)9. You should try to avoid clichés if you want to be a creative writer.
A. ungrammatical sentences B. improper language C. plagiarized sections D. trite phrases
(A)10. The Sphinx was an enigma to all but Oedipus.
A. mystery B. problem C. enemy D. entity
(D)11. As an alumnus of Harvard, he felt compelled to contribute to the building fund.
A. student B. professor C. supporter D. graduate
(B)12. Dick and Jane made an amicable divorce settlement by dividing their property equally.
A. avaricious B. friendly C. flimsy D. terrible
(B)13. I didn’t hear his stealthy footsteps coming up the stairs.
A. strident B. sneaking C. hidden D. flat-footed
(D)14. His plan to exterminate the Indians was diabolical.
A. devious B. different C. dragging D. devilish
(B)15. Callous treatment of the Indians caused widespread suffering.
A. confused B. unfeeling C. hazardous D. poor
(B)16. The settlers’ steady encroachment on the Indians’ territory ultimately left the Indians homeless.
A. endearment B. infringement C. enchantment D. enforcement
(C)17. The tribes coalesced to withstand the forces that were destroying their livelihood.
A. divided B. met C. united D. cohabitated
(C)18. Indians have never been submissive to aggression.
A. complaining B. comfortable C. compliant D. commanding
(A)19. After he failed to pay his rent for three months, he was evicted from his apartment.
A. put out B. avoided C. evidence D. evinced
(B)20. I am an ardent tennis fan.
A. archaic B. eager C. enervated D. busy
(D)21. His response to my question was so ingenuous , one would think he was ten years old instead of
fifty.
A. youthful B. tired C. ingenious D. naive
(D)22. They refused to cede their rights to the land and declared war.
A. see B. legalize C. plant D. yield
(C)23. The enemy’s ruthless advance through the countryside left the village in ruins.
A. speedy B. careful C. merciless D. pitiful
(A)24. The French saw tempestuous times during the Revolution.
A. violent B. vibrant C. virulent D. veracious
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(D)25. At the end of the race, his stamina gave out, so he lost the race.
A. place B. stand C. memory D. vigor
(B)26. After the riot the prison officials rescinded the prisoners’ privileges.
A. relegated B. removed C. added to D. changed
(D)27. The socialization process explains
of societies through successive generations but also the
ability of a society’s members to have meaningful interactions.
A. that continuity, only not B. continuity, only not that
C. the only continuity not D. not only the continuity
(B)28. Heat transfer takes place when
with a warmer substance.
A. is there a colder substance B. a colder substance comes into contact
C. does the colder substance contact D. contacts a colder substance
(C)29. Prior to the eighteenth century,
storms formed and died out at the same location.
A. a common belief that B. that a common belief
C. it was commonly believed that D. because it was commonly believed
(B)30. The fact that
was discovered in 1923 by the astronomer Edwin Hubble.
A. the expansion of the universe B. the universe is expanding
C. the universe, which is expanding D. when the universe expands
(A)31. Although most famous for her paintings of the Southwest desert,
as well.
A. Georgia O’keeffe painted many urban scenes
B. the painting of many urban scenes by Georgia O’Keeffe
C. were many urban scenes painted by Georgia O’Keeffe
D. Georgia O’Keeffe’s paintings of many urban scenes
(D)32. Alaska, the largest state of the United states in area , is more than twice the size than Texas.
A.
B. C.
D.
(D)33. Greenpeace, an international origanization of environmental activists founded by Canadians, uses
A.
nonviolent means to protest and block activities it considers environmentally harm.
B.
C.
D.
(D)34. Fingerprints form an unchangeable signature, and
for identification, despite changes in the
individual’s appearance or age.
A. the use of fingerprint records B. with the use of fingerprint records
C. when fingerprint records are used D. fingerprint records can be used
(D)35. It is difficult for present-day readers ___ Sister Currie was withdrawn from circulation at the turn
of the century.
A. to understand the novel why B. why to understand the novel
C. the novel to understand why D. to understand why the novel
(D)36. Edward Hopper’s paintings portray the loneliness and isolation of the individual
.
A. is in an urbanized society B. in society is urbanized
C. who in an urbanized society D. in an urbanized society
(B)37. Braille,
printing reading materials for use by people who are blind, consists of a system of
raised points or dots that are read by touch.
A. is a method of B. a method of C. which a method of D. a method is of
(A)38. The art of landscape architecture is almost as old
of architecture itself.
A. as that B. than C. as D. than that
(B)39. The development of synthetic fibers after 1940 led to the production of new types of fabrics
more durable and easier to care for.
A. that they were B. that were C. were D. and were
(D)40. Until the eighteenth century, charcoal was
used in blast furnaces, as well as in glassmaking,
blacksmithing, and metalworking.
A. what the chief fuel B. the chief fuel that C. the chief fuel was D. the chief fuel
(D)41. Airsickness is produced by a disturbance of the inner car,
psychogenic factors, such as fear,
also play a part.
A. in spite of B. neither C. nor D. although
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(C)42. Having gained a reputation as a daring, intrepid joumalist, Nellie Bly became the first female
A.
B.
report assigned to the Eastern front during the First World War.
C.
D.
(D)43. Along with the other physical sciences, meteorology has developed in the past three centuries from
A.
B.
myth and folklore to rigorous observation, computation, and analyze .
C.
D.
(B)44. Methods used in preparingarticles for an encyclopedia differs ,depending on the length of the
A.
B.
C.
D.
article.
(A)45. The celesta, an orchestral percussion instrument, resembles
.
A. a small upright piano B. how a small upright piano
C. a small upright piano is D. as a small upright piano
(B)46.
is rooted in experiments in iron and steel conducted in the nineteenth century.
A. While the history of twentieth-century architecture
B. The history of twentieth-century architecture
C. That the history of twentieth-century architecture
D. Both twentieth-century architecture and its history
(C)47. The primary source of energy for tropical cyclones is the latent heat released when
.
A. does water vapor condense B. condensed water vapor
C. water vapor condenses D. the condensation of water vapor
(A)48. Female sea turtles, before laying her eggs, swim as much as 2,000 kilometers to return to the
A.
B.
C.
beaches where they themselves were hatched.
D.
(D)49. Despite the growth of manufacturing and other industries, the economy of the state of Texas has
A.
B.
C.
remained heavily dependence on oil and gas.
D.
(B)50. Lyndon B. Johnson was the only United States President who oath of office was administered by a
A.
B.
C.
D.
woman, Judge Sarah Tilghman Hughes.
(B)51. Rarely has a technological development had as great an impact on as much aspects of social,
A.
B.
economic, and cultural development as the growth of electronics.
C.
D.
(A)52. When Sandy needs to break away from the
of the city, she hikes into the mountains to
relax herself.
A. hustle and bustle B. trial and error C. wear and tear D. peace and quiet
(D)53. Living overseas has changed Johnson’s worldview entirely. His narrow perspective has been
.
A. lengthened B. shortened C. tightened D. broadened
(B)54. Fire
the entire restaurant in less than an hour. Fortunately, all the diners and staff escaped
unhurt.
A. estimated B. consumed C. substituted D. attributed
(C)55. Wendy hopes to be the
of that scholarship. If she gets it, her college tuition will be covered
for two years.
A. attendant B. offender C. recipient D. enthusiast
(A)56.
hunters are people who always look for low-priced goods and take five times as long to do
their shopping.
A. Bargain B. Job C. Treasure D. Head
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(D)57. On high peaks, plants are
to fierce winds, heavy snow, intense sunlight, and extremely low
nighttime temperatures.
A. compared B. devoted C. fastened D. exposed
(A)58. In
writing, you take a position on an issue and try to make the reader believe that your
position is correct.
A. persuasive B. descriptive C. biographical D. impromptu
(B)59. Linda has high goals for herself. With her
and ambition, I think she will have no trouble
reaching her goals.
A. commotion B. drive C. burden D. medium
(D)60. In the past, many people died from pneumonia. But
modern medicine, pneumonia is no
longer such a threat.
A. short of B. contrary to C. instead of D. thanks to
(B)61. This city is
located, providing easy access to beaches, rivers, wineries, and nearby ski
fields.
A. originally B. ideally C. evidently D. constantly
(C)62. In Roman times sugar cane was known in Europe as a great
, and it was rare and expensive
for many centuries after that.
A. celebrity B. appliance C. luxury D. recipe
(B)63. With the publication of her second book, Jane’s writing career
. She has written 10
best-selling novels since then.
A. broke in B. took off C. put out D. held up
(A)64. Martha was
for cures to her weight problem. She was easily fooled into spending a lot of
money on useless treatments.
A. desperate B. cautious C. sensible D. judgmental
(C)65. People who live in this village grow fruit and vegetables by themselves; they provide for their own
.
needs without outside help. They are almost
A. self-regulatory B. self-appointed C. self-sufficient D. self-disciplined
(B)66. The roots of rock and roll are actually very
; it is a style of music that developed from
rhythm and blues, gospel, jazz, and American country music.
A. abstract B. diverse C. fragile D. wishful
(C)67. Nobody who will not try to help the other people develop his abilities deserves to have friends.
A.
B.
C.
D.
(B)68. The longer one lives the good one realizes experiences are not gained from textbooks but from
A.
B.
C.
life itself.
D.
(D)69. Researchers in the field of women’s equality issues say the number of women in high position
A.
B.
isstill relatively small and that their wages are still low compared to that men have achieved.
C.
D.
(A)70. Seismologists at the National Weather Bureau say the fact for Taiwan has gone so long without
A.
B.
a major quake shows pressure is building in the island’s fault line.
C.
D.
(D)71. According to reports compiled by a London-based group representing the recording industry,
A.
B
Taiwan is turning out about 18 million pirating CD’s every year.
.
C.
D.
(D)72. Many people in this neighborhood ________ from alcoholic drinks because of their religious
beliefs.
A. retain B. detain C. contain D. abstain
(A)73. Toward the end of the _______, Jack finally lost his temper and pounded the table with his fist.
A. dispute B. privacy C. sanitation D. resemblance
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(B)74. The woman was completely ______ in the novel she was reading, so she was unaware that
someone was knocking on the door.
A. rotten B. absorbed C. established D. forgotten
(A)75. The successful ______ of the company’s plan was not possible without the joint effort of all of its
employees.
A. execution B. morality C. disturbance D. playwright
(D)76. For a short while after her divorce, Mary felt ______ for every male she met.
A. patriotism B. ceremony C. folklore D. antipathy
(A)77. Peter left the monastery and entered the _______ world.
A. secular B. sedentary C. salient D. salutary
(A)78. The _______ changed Ms. Kidman from gawky child to poised adult.
A. metamorphosis B. metabolism C. melodrama D. memento
(C)79. I was as _______ as I could be, but I still ended up several thousand dollars in debt.
A. prodigal B. lavish C. frugal D. extravagant
(B)80. My grandma believed that her herbal medicine was a ______. No matter what you are sick with,
that is what she prescribed.
A. parody B. panacea C. paradox D. paradigm
(C)81. The world-famous tennis player tried to be _____ about her defeat, but as soon as she got into the
locker room, she began to cry and bang her forehead on the wall.
A. static B. stoic C. steadfast D. sporadic
(A)82. Many plants can grow in water, without any soil, _______ nutrients are added.
A. as long as B. sure that C. above all D. of necessity
(B)83. The relative size of an insect’s wing is much greater than ______.
A. of a bird’s wing B. that of a bird’s wing C. a wing of a bird is D. that wing of a bird
(B)84. This TV program, ______, will introduce you do different species of animals in Africa.
A. far and wide B. by and large C. in and out D. to and fro
(D)85. _______ corn is usually believed to be the favorite vegetable in this country, broccoli is actually
the vegetable people like best.
A. Despite B. However C. Actually D. While
(A)86. ______, we might have achieved our goals.
A. Had it not been for these setbacks B. If it would be for these setbacks
C. If had it not been for these setbacks D. Have it been for these setbacks
(C)87. Located in Canada, the Columbia Icefield covers area of 120 square miles and is 3,300 feet
A.
B.
C.
thick in some places.
D.
(B)88. Wind is air that is in motion relative on the rotating surface of the Earth.
A.
B.
C.
D.
(B)89. Beverly Sills, was a star soprano assumed directorship of the New York City Opera in 1979.
A.
B.
C.
D.
(C)90. Dr. Hopskins argued that our primitive ancestors who lived in the tropical areas probably have
A.
B.
C.
natural protection against heat.
D.
(B)91. Fibers of hair and wool are not continuous and must normally spun into thread if they are to be
A.
B.
C.
woven into textile fabrics.
D.
(D)92. If a person or something is ______, they are never wrong in any situation.
A. infamous B. infantile C. infidelity D. infallible
(C)93.
is the crime of two members of the same family having sexual intercourse, for example a
father and daughter, or a brother and sister.
A. Incarnation B. Inauguration C. Incest D. inaccessibility
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(B)94. Someone or something that is
seems queer when considered together with other aspects of
a certain situation.
A. incompatible B. incongruous C. incorruptible D. incompetent
(A)95.
is the feeling of strong sexual desire for someone or something. Many people discuss the
issue after watching Lee An’s latest film in 2007 and tend to warn others and themselves to be
more cautious.
A. Lust B. Lyric C. Lychee D. Lurk
(A)96. Do you want me to pour some
over the fish before I cook it to add some special flavor
and make it softer?
A. marinade B. marrow C. matchmaker D. matrimony
(B)97. She walked towards the summerhouse, at first
, then with more confidence.
A. festooned B. furtively C. furrow D. furiously
(C)98. If one
through something such as a book or a periodical, he turns the pages without
reading or looking at them very carefully.
A. ingests B. meddles C. leaves D. inhabits
(D)99.
coffee is made by forcing steam or boiling water through ground coffee beans.
A. Kimchi B. Sumo C. Kimono D. Espresso
(A)100. Even though the politician appeared to enjoy a jet-setting life, he ______ publicity and avoided
nightclubs.
A. eschewed B. espoused C. erudite D. esteemed
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