台北新竹英文家教

108 翰林  G10-2  L1   When in Rome, Eat Like a Roman   

1.  Consumption of pigs is a forbidden for Muslims, so they must observe the t_____o on eating pork.

2.  We were wined and d_____ned by our host at the best restaurant in town last night.

3.  An automatic car can take the e_____t out of driving and relieve driver’s tension.

4.  Nighttime sleep schedules may change with age; therefore, many older adults t_____d to get sleepier earlier in the evening and awaken earlier in the morning.

5.  In traditional or super market, fruits and vegetables v_____y in quality and availability according to the season.  In-season produce is fresher and tastes better, sweeter and riper. 

6.  In Konrad Lorenz's imprinting theory, baby goslings r_____d the first moving object as their mother.

7.  Don’t straight cross the road.  Be m_____l of vehicles nearby before walking to the other side.

8.  A_____tly, the bride’s parents are not into their daughter’s decision. You can tell from their facial expression.

9.  Many people remain blissfully i_____t about the dangers of too much sun on the beach for tanned skin color.

10.  It’s wise to do some r_____h before buying something pricey, especial a a house.

11.   Karen wants to fulfill her dream to study a_____d so she works hard on her subjects.

12.  Over the year, Jack has lost his job and house. To add i_____t to injury, his parents passed away in the same year. 

13.   Richard’s parents are keen on work ethic and equip him with impeccable m_____rs.

14.  Since we don’t have enough beds for guests, the sofa has to s_____e as a bed.

15.   Social e_____e dictates that men cannot sit while women are standing.

1.  It’s proper to understand other cultures’ ______ before traveling there.

     A) in and out               B) pros and cons        C) bits and bobs     D) do’s and don’ts

2.  Thomas isn’t worried about getting lost in a new city; _____, he hates to follow what has planned.

     A) instead of                B) rather than             C) instead                     D) except

3.  Please make sure _____ the house is properly locked before you leave. 

     A) of                             B) that                          C) with                        D) which

4.  Choose the wrong one 

     A)  Tina can’t ensure that she will show up in the meeting on time.

     B)   Tina can’t ensure us that she will show up in the meeting on time.

     C)   Tina can’t assure us that she will show up in the meeting on time.

     D)   Tina can’t insure that she will show up in the meeting on time.

5.  It is _____ bad manners in some cultures to speak with your mouth full of food.

     A) considered              B) referred to              C) looked up on          D) regarded

6.  You should keep _____ of your bags while you’re at the airport. Thieves may be around you.

     A) tight                        B) sight                         C) light                         D) alert

7.  Don’t smoke inside the house. The room will be _____ the smell of cigarettes.

     A) fed with                   B) added to                   C) filled with                D) varied with

8.  Alan was lucky _____ survive from the car accident in his nineteen.

     A) enough                   B) enough to               C) enough that            D) enough with

9.  Choose the right one

     A)  It seems that no one had the answer of the question, which disappointed the teacher.

     B)   He seems that one of the best directors around the world.  

     C)   I’ve already paid the fee but I haven’t received the notification, so I think there seems to have been a mistake.     

     D)   The shoe store seems to having various kind of sporting shoes and footwear.

10.  Choose the wrong ones   (2)

     A)  The person with whom he is negotiating is the Chairman of a large company.

        B)   The jungle in which the tribe lived was full of strange and unusual animals. 

        C)   Taiwan is the country in that I was born.    

        D)  No one knows the girl to who John is talking.    

11.    Choose the wrong one

        A)  Rather than going out with friends, he chooses to stay home with family on Xmas day.   

        B)   If you don’t like to watch movies, we can go shopping rather than instead.  

        C)   I would smile and walk away instead of arguing with an irascible man.

        D)  She would remain poor rather than earn money by dishonest means.   

12.   Choose the right one

        A)  It’s nice of you to pick me up from the train station in such a freezing night.

        B)   This is impossible to him to pass the math quiz. It’s too difficult for an elementary student.  

        C)   It’s safer turning off electronics in the house before going out.   

        D)  To arrive at school on time are difficult for my brothers since they wake up late.

13.   Choose the wrong one

        A)  Blue whale is thought of as the largest mammal animal on Earth.

        B)   Thread Snakes are considered the world’s smallest snakes at about 4.3 inches in length.

        C)   The Bee Hummingbird which deemed the smallest bird measures 2.2 inches in length.

        D)  The rough skinned newt is referred to as the most poisonous salamander.

14.  Choose the wrong ones   (2)

     A)  As a new comer, Ginger is not familiar with the school regulations.

        B)   Since Ginger is new to our school, the school regulations are not familiar with her.

        C)   We all know children are ignorant of politics.

        D)  The aged are usually content to their lives in a small group of people.  

15.   After divorce, it is difficult for the single parent to _____ his or her children alone.

       A) care                       B) custody                    C) look                         D) tend

        There are some __1__ on Chinese funeral, you’d better not __2__ theses __3__.  Firstly, “Do not say thank you.”  Chinese believe that there is nothing to thank about in things __4__ deaths and the family members of the dead person will say “Yo Xin” (you’re very considerate) __5__ thanking you when you give them your “diàn yí” (white envelope).  Secondly, “Do not look at the coffin when they are closing it.”  When the undertaker is closing the coffin at a Chinese funeral, the people will be instructed not to look at the coffin.  It’s believed that if you look at the coffin while it is closing, the soul is unable to be __6__ sufferings.  Lastly, “Do not throw the sweet candy away.”  After the funeral, you must eat the sweet candy given to you before leaving for your house ___7 __ it is believed to symbolize a fresh beginning. __8__, these customs vary from __9__.  We should avoid __10__, and should be respectful toward every culture.

1.  A) etiquette                 B) taboos                     C) manners                  D) host

2.  A) violate                     B) to violate                 C) violating                  D) violated

3.  A) p’s and q’s               B) do’s and don’ts        C) ins and outs           D) bits and pieces

4.  A) regards                    B) regarded                   C) regarding                 D) to regard

5.  A) instead                   B) except                     C) rather                       D) instead of

6   A) filled up with         B) ended up                 C) stirred up                 D) free from

7.  A) even                         B) though                    C) as                              D) therefore

8.  A) In reality            B) As the matter of effect   C) Factly                  D) On truth

9.  A) one place to other      B) places to another   C) place to place          D) places to places

10.  A) taking it seriously      B) taking it lightly      C) taking it easy     D) taking it personally

1.  大部份學生不習慣做一些重大決定，相反地，他們期待老師或家長提供幫助。

2.  在台灣對別人比中指被認為是汙辱人的手勢，最好不要做，以免發生衝突。

3.  不要把Mike說的笑話嚴肅看待或是針對自己，那只是好玩。