台北新竹英文家教

翰林  G10-2  L9  The Ultimate Runner  Q

1.  As a leader, Daryl is as t_____g as nails that he can handle any problems and keep enduring.

2.  Based on an e_____e investigation, it was possible to identify the criminal of the random bombing violence. 

3.  Carl worked in foreign country and missed his hometown so much.  Therefore, he was o_____med by grief when hearing sorrowful news from his country.   

4.  Industrial heritage provides one of the most important records of urban development and progress of human c______n in the last two centuries.

5.  Majority of the most people in modern society always live their lives at a fast p_____e and under high pressure.

6.  E_____e climate change results in many disasters including wildfires in Alaska and California, flooding in France and heatwaves in China.

7.  Forbes’ billionaire list is an annual ranking of the w_____y billionaires in the world, such as Warren Buffett and Bill Gates who are always in the top ten. 

8.  New Zealand, influenced by the western culture, is an island in the South Pacific Ocean with its unique environment geographically i_____ted.

9.  Monica is too timid that she has to learn to deal with the drawback and c_____r her fears of talking to the public.

10.  People walked on the street to protest the unfair law.  The demonstrators made a direct c_____e to the authority of the government.

11.   On her teacher’s a_____e, Anna decides to see a psychological counselor to improve her mental illness.

12.  The war has not only b_____d the country to dry but also wasted the abundant natural resources­ － both negative effects on economic and ecosystem.

13.  Basically, sports a_____tes need to have a competitive mindset, excellent hand-eye coordination, great motor skills and a high level of physical fitness.

14.  The severe earthquake caused m_____e increases in the number of homeless.

15.  Glass plates are so fragile that they need to be s_____ded with bubble wraps to prevent damage during transporting.

16.  Sara is a Taiwanese but she received her education in Europe, where she got a(n) o_____y to interact with various cultures at a young age.

17.  Students should do their schoolwork, as well as p_____e their own dreams.

18.  In a race called the Polar Challenge, Tommy Chen ever said, “I felt my every moment e____oing with the pulse and rhythm of nature.”

1.  _____, David recovered from his illness.  He was originally diagnosed with caner and would die within three months.

     A) At a slow pace      B) Step by step          C) Against all odds      D) By contrast

2.  Due to the inflation, the price of bubble milk tea _____ fifty-five NT dollars. 

     A) came to                B) went with              C) taken off                  D) moved on

3.  Pursuing our dream jobs _____ to be ambitious, realistic and persevering.

     A) is require              B) requires                 C) do require               D) required

4.  Johnny has been trying to avoid interacting with his brother since their quarrel last week, as he doesn’t want to continue _____.

     A) to arguing           B) argue                     C) the argument          D) with arguing

5.  Flora _____ third in the 200 meters, which frustrated her a lot.   (2)

     A) ranked                 B) placed                    C) arrived                     D) came

6.  A fashion industry in Africa has _____ tremendous growth in recent years.  African fashion design has caught the eyes of international celebrities.

     A) glared                    B) witnessed               C) tempted                  D) investigated

7.  Although his school provides with dormitories, Alan insists ____ renting a house outside the campus. 

     A) on                        B) in                          C) to                            D) with

8.  It’s unfair that Patty got more rewards, since Helen worked _____ harder than Patty in the project.  (2)

     A) really                     B) way                        C) so                             D) far

9.  The city mayor should _____ the issue of homelessness as soon as possible.  (2)

     A) tackle                   B) rid of                     C) persist in                  D) cope with

10.  Choose the correct ones  (2)

       A)The detective stood on the corner, observed people on the street.  

       B) Nowadays, it’s common to notice that most of the passengers phubbing and fewer of them reading or nodding off.  

       C) Frightened by the horror movie, Sarah can’t help but screaming in the theatre.

       D) Glasses scattered all around the room is caused by the furious husband.                 

       E) Irene is so kind-hearted that the moment she sees a beggar, she can’t help giving him money.                                                                                                  

11.   Choose the correct ones  (2)

       A) One of ways could keep healthier is quit smoking.   

       B) What I like to do on weekends is watching an overnight movie with my friends.

       C) The reason why I move to Hsinchu is to save more time on commuting.

       D) Why Clara needs to stay home during holiday is what she has to look after her grandmother.   

       E) That we need to do now is to give Derek a hand now. 

       F) The most important thing on my to-do list is to study harder. 

12.  Choose the wrong ones   (2)

       A)Rosa sits aside and looks at the painter draws a portrait of her sister.  

       B) Jacky was watching TV but suddenly he smells something burning from the kitchen.

       C) Every morning Jessie will hear birds chirping and cars rushing, but she notices something miss today.  

       D) I saw the building shake seriously and even the signboards of shops rattling on the street.

       E) Join the membership of the Youtube Channel, and you can peep out to see the creator’s interaction with the audience.

13.   Choose the wrong ones   (2)

       A) In order to decrease the additional cost in our drama, we decide to make costumes on our own.

       B) With an eye to catch a gorgeous sunrise, they arrived at the mountain park two hours earlier.

       C) I studied everyday this week so that I could relax myself during the seven-day trip to Australia.

       D)    Tera is so short that she has no alternative but giving up the dream of being a flight attendant.  

14.  Choose the wrong ones   (2)

       A)Working for long hours, Henry really wants a much-needed break.

       B) In a changing-rapidly society, we have to keep up with the fast pace or we’ll be lost on the way.   

       C) After a long-waited time, the court finally announced the verdict.  

       D) We share a long-lasting relationship with our neighbor, and they are just like family.

15.   Choose the wrong ones   (3)

       A) The new switch costs me ten thousand NT dollars.  The price is too expensive.

       B) The scientist spent his whole life digging into the universe and eventually found a new galaxy.  

       C) It took me two days to translate the newly released medical article into Chinese.

       D) No one agrees with Eugene’s decision because his new car spends him his entire properties.  

       E) In order to show off, having dinner at a nice restaurant took him an arm and a leg.

16.   Choose the wrong ones  (2)

       A)No one likes the way how Kathy talked to her classmates.  She is too proud.

       B) I can’t stand the way that my friend treats me because it feels like I’m her daughter.

       C) Jane impressed everyone under the stage with the way she delivering the speech.

       D)    Robert tends to finish works alone.  He considers it is the best way to handle school assignment.

17.  July 20^th, 1969 _____ Neil Armstrong stepping off Eagle, walking on the Moon and saying, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”   (2)

       A) appeared             B) witnessed               C) seemed                    D) saw

1.  他努力發展自己的領導能力為了得到一份高薪的工作。 

     (skills, so that, well-paid, land)

2.  這個學生是如此孜孜不倦以至於她被她理想的大學錄取。

     (so … that, admit)

3.  Frank出生在富裕家庭，他時常買貴重禮物給女朋友，他不認為他讓他父母親的荷包失血。  (affluent, bleed)

(以下為83年學測題)

83-21~30

A person's self-concept is reflected in the way he or she behaves, and the way a person behaves affects other people's reactions.  __21__, the way people think about themselves __22__ a profound effect on all areas of their lives.  For instance, people who have a __23__ sense of self-esteem usually act with confidence.  __24__ they have self-assurance, they do not need constant praise and encouragement from others.  __25__ confident are they that they feel __25-1__ about themselves.   Self-confident people are their own best friends.  They participate __26__ life enthusiastically and spontaneously.  They are not affected by __27__ others think they "should" do.  People __28__ high self-esteem are not hurt by criticism; they do not __29__ criticism as personal rejection.  __30__, they tend to believe criticism to be suggestion for improvement.

21. A) By and by                    B) Luckily                         C) In general                   (D) Even so

22. A) is                                  B) are                               C) having                         (D) has

23. A) reliable                        B) positive                       C) prompt                       (D) normal

24. A) Until                            B) Because                      C) Unless                         (D) However

25. A) As                                 B) Such                            C) So                                D) Ever

25-1  A) best                        B) correct                        C) well                             (D) good

26. A) to                                 B) at                                 C) in                                  (D) on

27. A) which                          B) how                             C) why                             (D) what

28. A) with                             B) have                            C) by                                 (D) losing

29. A) like                               B) look                             C) watch                          (D) regard

30. A) Instead                        B) In addition                 C) Thus                            (D) In case