Unit

The Simple Allure of Instant Cameras

I. Vocabulary & Phrases (30% 5 )

of a camera and a portable wet darkroom in a single

compartment, was invented in 1923 by Samuel
Shlafrock. Polaroid Corporation was a pioneer in the
creation of consumer-friendly instant cameras. Since
1947, the company had been making and upgrading
instant cameras. For many years, Polaroids SX-70
was the only __11__ in town as far as taking quick
and easy photos was concerned. In fact, the very
name Polaroid became a(n) __12__ for instant
photos for many people. Though smartphones and
digital cameras are convenient, maybe you can use an
instant camera for a change when you feel __13__.

___1. What your boyfriend said was a lie; he _____

the truth in order to achieve his purpose.
(A) distorted
(B) ejected
(C) monitored
(D) pressed
___2. Some cars can change gears by themselves,
while other cars requires a(n) _____ operation
to change gears.
(A) fertile
(B) available
(C) collapsible
(D) manual
___3. Can you visualize the _____ of this barren land
into a modernized town?
(A) nutrition
(B) transformation
(C) competition
(D) regulation
___4. The brides gown was _____ with precious
stones, making it sparkle in the light.
(A) recognized
(B) developed
(C) adorned
(D) conquered
___5. We need to carry the door key at all times
because the door locks _____ when it closes.
(A) previously
(B) automatically
(C) continually
(D) miserably
___6. The photographer travels a lot and _____
photos of whatever he thinks is worthwhile.
(A) snaps
(B) confronts
(C) retains
(D) assists

II. Cloze (49% 7 )

(A) In addition
(C) In contrast

(B) For one thing

(D) For instance

___8.

(A) whenever
(C) whichever

(B) whatever
(D) whoever

___9.

(A) remark
(C) relieve

(B) release
(D) reveal

___10.

(A) made up
(C) consisted

(B) composing
(D) combined

___11.

(A) range
(C) game

(B) cast
(D) jewel

___12.

(A) involvement
(C) stereotype

(B) prediction
(D) synonym

___13.

(A) harmonious
(C) nostalgic

(B) persuasive
(D) sympathetic

III. Guided Translation (21% 3 )

When it comes to taking pictures, most people

take digital photos with a smartphone or digital
camera. __7__, they dont have to spend money on
film. For another, they can upload the photos and
share them through social media __8__ they want.
However, some people still find it fun to use an
instant camera. They enjoy watching the image they
take __9__ itself. The earliest instant camera, __10__
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___7.

14.
The job fair a_____ _____ many people in
pursuit of a better job.
15. 30

Because Sandy was u_____ _____ b_____

taken care of, she couldnt act independently even

when she was 30.
16.

When Pat pressed the button, a fake spider

p_____ _____ of the box and scared him.

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Unit

Nemos Garden: New Hope for Future Farming

I. Vocabulary & Phrases (30% 5 )

company, has created the worlds first underwater

farm. The company __7__ an experimental project
called Nemos Garden. The group behind the project
is trying to find __8__ ways of growing food. That
can be a complicated thing to do, however. Luca
Gamberini, the companys spokesperson, explained
in an interview about the companys rocky start: We
completely __9__ the crops four times. Despite the
__10__, Ocean Reef Group was finally able to
anchor the biospheres to the bottom of the sea near
Savona, Italy, and start growing crops.
Cameras and sensors inside the biospheres
follow the fruit and vegetables growth, saving the
researchers from having to dive down to __11__ the
crops progress. Gamberini has reported great
growth rates, even though the group is only able to
grow for four months out of the year.
The produce has yet to be sold for human
__12__. However, the group is confident that this
will change in the future. They hope that their project
will __13__ the foundation for the future of crop
production. They also hope that areas known for
__14__ farming conditions will be able to use this
technology to produce economical and efficient crops
for themselves.

___1. Doctors dont recommend eating fast food or

sweet dishes because they lack _____.
(A) inspiration
(B) nutrition
(C) transformation
(D) opposition
___2. My mother keeps her leftover food in _____
containers so that she can easily see what each
one contains.
(A) transparent
(B) beneficial
(C) inadequate
(D) cautious
___3. _____ medicine and health care has shifted the
focus from making people well to making a
profit on their illnesses.
(A) Alleviating
(B) Motivating
(C) Commercializing (D) Condemning
___4. The doctor _____ his patients health carefully
both before and after they have operations.
(A) installs
(B) monitors
(C) presses
(D) distorts
___5. Please let me know if theres anything I can do
to _____ you. Im more than happy to help.
(A) adorn
(B) vary
(C) snap
(D) assist
___6. Emmas _____ personality makes her an
attractive and talented actress.
(A) digital
(B) manual
(C) nostalgic
(D) dynamic

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

II. Fill in the Blanks (56% 7 )

15.

(A)
(C)
(E)
(G)
(I)

consumption
achievements
obstacles
harvested
alternative

Ocean

Reef

(B)
(D)
(F)
(H)
(J)

Group,

III. Guided Translation (14% 2 )

The h_____ conditions of the Sahara Desert are

unable to support much f_____ land.

keep track of
lost
severe
carried out
lay

diving

16.

Could you c_____ _____ the cake in the oven

equipment

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while youre in the kitchen?

17.

The water c_____ and drips onto the v_____,

keeping it h_____.

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Unit

News Digest

I. Vocabulary & Phrases (30% 5 )

__8__ in neighboring countries such as Jordan,

Lebanon, and Turkey. Recently, however, more and
more Syrian refugees have been crossing the
Mediterranean Sea to pursue new lives in Europe
__9__ the great risks involved. This has created
complex situations for many European Union
countries, __10__ economic problems remain
unresolved. Though Germany has __11__ the
refugees and set aside 6 billion in aid, its policy
isnt free from criticism. Some countries have found
__12__ difficult to take in so many refugees. Both
Austria and Hungary have refused to take in
refugees, __13__ Italy and Greece are struggling to
deal with boatloads of refugees coming from across
the sea. It seems that there is still no solution to the
crisis, and that it will continue to be a global
challenge for years to come.

___1. Sharon was _____ with many obstacles while

she was raising two kids alone.
(A) accommodated
(B) confronted
(C) represented
(D) announced
___2. Bobby didnt get along well with Jerry; there
was a great deal of _____ between them.
(A) conflict
(B) involvement
(C) nutrition
(D) resignation
___3. Global climate changes have caused great
floods in some parts of the world and _____
droughts in other regions.
(A) severe
(B) various
(C) fertile
(D) dynamic
___4. The United Nations intervened in the _____
dispute between the two neighboring countries.
(A) aspect
(B) stigma
(C) border
(D) factor
___5. As predicted by political observers, the
opposing party achieved a(n) _____ victory in
the election.
(A) ongoing
(B) transparent
(C) insulting
(D) overwhelming
___6. The teacher shared her _____ about Joe, who
had been late for school frequently and failed
to hand in assignments, with the principal.
(A) response
(B) concern
(C) fraction
(D) scent

II. Cloze (49% 7 )

In early September, the image of a Syrian
toddler drowned at a beach in Turkey broke the
worlds hearts. Not until that shocking photo was
released __7__ most people aware of the tragic
refugee situation. Due to the Syrian civil war,
millions of Syrians have fled their country and sought
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___7.

(A) have
(C) did

(B) had
(D) were

___8.

(A) shelter
(C) inspiration

(B) opposition
(D) esteem

___9.

(A) in addition to
(C) instead of

(B) regardless of
(D) in contrast to

___10.

(A) where
(C) which

(B) what
(D) whether

___11.

(A) opposed
(C) embraced

(B) conserved
(D) lessened

___12.

(A) that
(C) themselves

(B) it
(D) how

___13.

(A) until
(C) while

(B) if
(D) since

III. Guided Translation (21% 3 )

14.
Mom s_____ a l_____ _____ the amount of
5

time I can spend playing online games.

15.
When it comes to environmental protection,
everyone should _____ their p_____.
16.
What _____ p_____ did you like about the
movie we watched yesterday?

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Unit

Seoul: The Heart of South Korea

I. Vocabulary & Phrases (30% 5 )

___1. Many of this directors movies are made in the
_____ of the classic black-and-white thrillers
of the 1950s.
(A) maze
(B) fence
(C) vein
(D) alley

Seoul is the capital of South Korea. For many

people, the busy city truly captures the __7__ of the
country. The city is home to both diversity and
conformity, to famous celebrities and millions of
__8__ people. It has also grown in popularity as a
tourist destination. Lets take a look at some of the
things you can find there.
Many people go to Seoul for the food. __9__ its
a hearty bowl of samgyetang, which is ginseng
chicken soup, or an old favorite like the tteokbokki
rice cakes, theres something for everyone.
Shopping is also a popular __10__ in Seoul.
Tourists head for the Myeong-dong shopping area for
fancy clothes and cosmetics. Dongdaemun is also
__11__ for its clothing stores, and in particular
features a large number of womens shops.
The buildings in Seoul also __12__ tourists.
One area thats a hit with visitors is Bukchon Hanok.
__13__ a residential area for officials, it is now a
traditional village area where people can learn about
Korean feng shui.
With food, clothes, and old traditions to __14__,
its small wonder Seoul is one of Asias top tourist
destinations.

___2. Photographs of the _____ actress are always

appearing in magazines in an attempt to sell
more copies.
(A) countless
(B) glamorous
(C) elaborate
(D) stuffy
___3. Visitors to the small island country are usually
greeted at the airport by locals wearing their
traditional _____.
(A) nutrition
(B) garb
(C) status
(D) concern
___4. The actor was _____ for his achievements in
the movie industry and given a special award at
the annual film festival.
(A) recognized
(B) retained
(C) monitored
(D) confronted
___5. The _____ in this part of town is really
interestinglook at that beautiful building over
there, for example.
(A) vegetation
(B) opposition
(C) architecture
(D) involvement
___6. There is a huge _____ between the way the old
manager ran things and what the new boss is
doing.
(A) delicacy
(B) routine
(C) consideration
(D) contrast

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

III. Guided Translation (14% 2 )

15.

II. Fill in the Blanks (56% 7 )

(A) whether
(B) once
(C) fascinate
(D) appreciate
(E) pastime
(F) enjoying
(G) essence
(H) renowned
(I) ordinary
(J) relaxing

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7.

At the end of a long day, all Jerry wanted to do

was to get home and w_____ _____ by
watching TV.
7

16.

The audience in the movie theater c_____ _____

their popcorn as the action film began.
17.
101
There are a lot of interesting things to see and do
in Taipei. T_____ s_____ _____, you can check
out Taipei 101, the tallest building in Taiwan.

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Unit

Trap-Neuter-Return: A Better Life for Feral Cats

I. Vocabulary & Phrases (30% 5 )

cutting the testicles off might seem cruel, it is __9__

for the cat eventually.
Most of these advantages are behavioral, though
there are medical ones as well. A neutered cat is less
aggressive, particularly toward __10__ cats.
Neutering will also greatly reduce the cats natural
inclination to spray urine, which is part of a cats
normal sexual behavior. A neutered cat will also stay
closer to home, and not roam around the
neighborhood looking for female cats in heat. Finally,
because neutered cats are less aggressive and wont
be competing for females, they will __11__ far fewer
injuries in fights with other cats over territory or
breeding rights. __12__ fights can often result in fatal
wounds, neutered cats tend to live longer. Due to
these advantages, its a good idea to have the
procedure __13__ at a young age.

___1. The _____ security guard forgot to lock the

main door of the building, so thieves got in and
stole many things.
(A) enclosed
(B) irresponsible
(C) definite
(D) vulnerable
___2. The rich mans _____ argued over their fathers
inheritance after he died suddenly without
leaving a will.
(A) offspring
(B) populations
(C) solutions
(D) benefits
___3. The city governments public bicycle program
is _____ a success because many people use
the bikes.
(A) savored
(B) retained
(C) attracted
(D) deemed
___4. If more than half of the legislators _____ the
new policy, it will be put into effect.
(A) endorse
(B) release
(C) increase
(D) explode
___5. There used to be a small _____ of squirrels
living in this park, but theyre all gone now.
(A) method
(B) critic
(C) colony
(D) alley
___6. The basketball player goes to the gym between
games in order to _____ his fitness levels.
(A) reproduce
(B) maintain
(C) abandon
(D) recognize

II. Cloze (49% 7 )

If youve ever had a cat, its likely that it had to
be neutered at some point in its life. Take a male cat
for example. Neutering is a process __7__ the cats
testicles are removed. These organs produce the
hormone that controls many aspects of the cats
behavior, many of __8__ trouble its owner. Although
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___7.

(A) what
(C) that

(B) which
(D) where

___8.

(A) which
(C) them

(B) what
(D) those

___9.

(A) beneficial
(C) painful

(B) reliable
(D) obedient

___10.

(A) every
(C) the other

(B) another
(D) other

___11.

(A) avoid
(C) suffer

(B) reject
(D) limit

___12.

(A) Until
(C) If

(B) Since
(D) Although

___13.

(A) performed
(C) performs

(B) performing
(D) perform

III. Guided Translation (21% 3 )

14.

The marketing department c_____ _____ a

survey to find out what customers thought of their
companys products.
15.

Thanks to advances in medical science, people

today have a far higher l_____ e_____ than
before.
16.

If _____ s_____ r_____ your computer doesnt

work properly, please call the IT department.

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Unit

News Watch

I. Vocabulary & Phrases (30% 5 )

past. Though many people __7__ poor eyesight, Dr.

Garth Webb claims that the Ocumetics Bionics Lens
will provide perfect vision. He believes that it wont
matter if you have trouble seeing things up close, far
away, or both. Webb reported that the lenses are
powerful enough to __8__ vision to three times better
than 20/20. Also, the lenses do not __9__ over time,
meaning age-related vision problems, such as
cataracts, will disappear as well. Webb and his team
have been working on the lenses for eight years.
They hope to begin __10__ on humans and animals
in the near future.
In other news, dengue fever cases swelled to
almost 20,000 in Taiwan in 2015. Dengue fever does
not spread from human to human. Rather, its __11__
by the Aedes mosquito, which in turn spreads it to
humans. Dengue fever is quite serious, with __12__
that include fever, headache, joint pain, rash, and
nausea. Avoid coming into __13__ with mosquitoes
by staying indoors. Keep screens on doors and
windows and __14__ any standing water from
homes. Most importantly, be sure to wear strong
mosquito spray when heading outdoors, especially in
the morning and evening.

___1. That cooking show gives me a(n) _____, so I

usually have a snack while Im watching it.
(A) inventor
(B) colony
(C) appetite
(D) patient
___2. Make sure to wear mosquito _____ during
outbreaks of dengue fever.
(A) offspring
(B) repellent
(C) breeding
(D) procedure
___3. Before medical students are able to graduate,
they must finish the _____ practice portion of
their degree.
(A) clinical
(B) enclosed
(C) viral
(D) rampant
___4. As all living things grow older, their bodies
naturally _____ over time.
(A) occur
(B) degrade
(C) scout
(D) vomit
___5. Survivors will be kept in a separate area of the
hospital, as the disease is highly _____.
(A) subtropical
(B) irresponsible
(C) vulnerable
(D) contagious
___6. The witnesses _____ the police officers story,
and the defendant was sentenced to six years in
prison.
(A) installed
(B) reproduced
(C) confirmed
(D) imagined

isolated
remove
contact
break down
trials

(B)
(D)
(F)
(H)

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

I cant believe my mother g_____ r_____

_____ my favorite blue sweater. What should I
wear now?

suffer from
transmitted
symptoms
practice
(J) correct

16.

Patty had some d_____ _____ her scooter last

Poor eyesight might soon become a thing of the

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8.

III. Guided Translation (14% 2 )

II. Fill in the Blanks (56% 7 )

(A)
(C)
(E)
(G)
(I)

7.

11

night. It broke down while she was riding home.

17.
It was w_____ _____ the night before
Cassandra was able to fall asleep.

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Unit

Challenging the Best on Discoverys Man V Expert

I. Vocabulary & Phrases (30% 5 )

game, Conran will learn as much as he can about the

chosen field, __9__ a sport or a job skill. Also, he
chooses the rules and settings for the challenge so
that he can gain a(n) __10__ in the beginning. If
necessary, he applies scientific methods or even
clever magic and illusion to __11__ his rivals. All in
all, Conran will do __12__ it takes to achieve
success. In the contest against Minhyong Kim, a
mathematician at Oxford University, for example,
Conran turns to 12-year-old Lewis for help. Lewis
may not be able to defeat Kim __13__ difficult math
problems, but his young age could be the factor that
gives the boy the upper hand over the professor. To
find out why, be sure to tune in to Man V Expert.

___1. We have to come up with a(n) _____ marketing

strategy to attract customers and promote our
products.
(A) biological
(B) miserable
(C) ingenious
(D) esteemed
___2. You shouldnt take any medicine without
_____ your physician first.
(A) relating
(B) consulting
(C) limiting
(D) competing
___3. Many people travel a long way to India in their
_____ for spiritual growth.
(A) lecture
(B) twist
(C) quest
(D) term
___4. A democracy runs on the _____ that people
elect their own leaders.
(A) circumstance
(B) shortcut
(C) discipline
(D) principle
___5. Beethoven is _____ as one of the greatest
musicians of all time.
(A) hailed
(B) contacted
(C) abandoned
(D) fused
___6. The instructions you gave were too _____ for
the children to follow. You need to break them
down into easy steps.
(A) exceptional
(B) complicated
(C) contagious
(D) spectacular

II. Cloze (49% 7 )

Would you challenge an expert to something he
is good at? Not many ordinary people would __7__ a
chance of winning. Alexis Conran, the host of
Discovery Channels new series Man V Expert,
however, is going to prove that its not an impossible
mission. Conran is __8__ to win and never enters a
competition without being well-prepared. Before the
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___7.

(A) score
(C) stand

(B) release
(D) rescue

___8.

(A) vivid
(C) brutal

(B) tame
(D) keen

___9.

(A) be it
(C) along with

(B) if
(D) either

___10.

(A) fuel
(C) spark

(B) edge
(D) clue

___11.

(A) deceive
(C) infect

(B) revise
(D) occupy

___12.

(A) whichever
(C) however

(B) whatever
(D) whether

___13.

(A) as a result of
(C) in spite of

(B) in addition to
(D) when it comes to

III. Guided Translation (21% 3 )

14.
The coach wasnt worried about losing the game
because she had a t_____ _____ her s_____.
15.

13

Steve was stranded in the middle of nowhere

when his car broke down. He really needed help
to get him _____ of this j_____.
16.

Thanks to their constant practice

perseverance, the team finally b_____
o_____ and won the championship.

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and
the

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Unit

10

Curing What Ails You with Flotation Therapy

I. Vocabulary & Phrases (30% 5 )

___1. The former athlete has been suffering from
_____ joint pain as a result of the injuries he
sustained during his football career.
(A) chronic
(B) lofty
(C) smooth
(D) effective

Flotation therapy is a relaxing way to improve

your health. The idea is that you lie in a large
isolation tank thats __7__ water. The water contains
a special salt that enables you to float safely. Inside
the tank, its pitch black. Whats more, the only thing
you can hear is the beating of your heart and the
sound of your breathing. All other senses are __8__.
The temperature of the water is 33C, which __9__
that of your skin. In this relaxed state, you can clear
your mind completely.
Flotation therapy has been used to __10__ stress
and anxiety. Its also good for people with insomnia,
as an hour in the tank is __11__ to four to six hours
of deep sleep. The therapy is also good for long-term
pain and can speed up an injurys __12__ process. In
addition, floating releaves hormones that make you
feel good. Finally, your body absorbs some of the salt
in the tanks water, which __13__ your skin feeling
smooth and also helps to control your blood pressure.
The next time you need some inner __14__, why not
try flotation therapy?

___2. There are several ways the human body _____

its temperature, the most obvious of which is
by sweating.
(A) occupies
(B) removes
(C) achieves
(D) regulates
___3. Susie felt in need of some _____, so she left
her cellphone at home and went to the quiet
park with a good book.
(A) elevation
(B) repellent
(C) relaxation
(D) acupuncture
___4. Yoga is an ancient
physical exercise as
such as _____.
(A) appetite
(C) diversity

practice that involves

well as mental aspects
(B) nutrition
(D) meditation

___5. Babies need a certain amount of _____ to help

them develop their senses, but too much can be
harmful.
(A) popularity
(B) stimulation
(C) assumption
(D) architecture

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

Some people were pessimistic about our new

product, but now it is g_____ g_____ in the
consumer market.

II. Fill in the Blanks (56% 7 )

recovery
(B) comfort
stripped away
(D) equal
peace
(F) matches
familiar
(H) treat
filled with
(J) leaves
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8.

III. Guided Translation (14% 2 )

___6. The ride at the amusement park drops those

riding it from a great height, giving them the
_____ that they are falling to their deaths.
(A) illusion
(B) scent
(C) benefit
(D) quest

(A)
(C)
(E)
(G)
(I)

7.

16.

I have some exams to study for and essays to

15

write. _____ t_____ _____ that, I need to

practice for my bands show next week.
17.

Its not easy to c_____ _____ a job that you

really enjoy, so if you find one, be sure to
appreciate it.

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Unit

11

Always Smashes Gender Stereotypes into Pieces

I. Vocabulary & Phrases (30% 5 )

with confidence and strength. The adults and young

boys, however, acted __8__, making the girls seem
weak, timid, or dumb. When __9__ if their actions
could be seen as offensive to the young girls, both the
male subjects and the adult females asked if they
could try again. This survey points out long-standing
gender stereotypes, __10__ so commonplace that
they are taken for granted. Yet should doing things
like a girl mean doing it wrong? Are girls not
__11__ to be heroes? Always wants to destroy these
misconceptions and break down the __12__ that stop
young women from being themselves. They should
be evaluated __13__ their performances or
achievements, not their gender. After all, running
like a girl isnt synonymous with losing a race.

___1. No sooner had the _____ old man gotten on the

train than Judy yielded her seat to him.
(A) feeble
(B) physical
(C) diverse
(D) apparent
___2. People tend to make _____ and gossip about
you if you isolate yourself from the community.
(A) instruments
(B) arguments
(C) dynamics
(D) assumptions
___3. New laws have been made to _____ the sale of
alcohol and cigarettes, so people under the age
of 18 cannot buy them.
(A) react
(B) aim
(C) restrict
(D) transform
___4. It is generally believed that products made in
developing countries are _____ to those
produced in developed nations.
(A) inferior
(B) immediate
(C) chronic
(D) misleading
___5. Sara decided to apologize for the _____
remarks she had made about her classmate.
(A) complicated
(B) insulting
(C) esteemed
(D) spectacular
___6. The Internet and smartphones have _____
changed the way people communicate with
each other.
(A) traditionally
(B) voluntarily
(C) drastically
(D) individually

II. Cloze (49% 7 )

What does it mean if someone says He runs
like a girl? Is it different from running like a boy?
Always, a feminine hygiene brand, carried out a
survey to __7__ this concept in their recent ad series.
The company asked adults and young children of
both genders to run like a girl. The young girls ran
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___7.

(A) conceal
(C) explore

(B) maintain
(D) endure

___8.

(A) originally
(C) precisely

(B) painfully
(D) awkwardly

___9.

(A) asked
(C) asking

(B) they asked

(D) to ask

___10.

(A) it is
(C) they are

(B) which are

(D) which is

___11.

(A) convinced
(C) rewarded

(B) pretended
(D) supposed

___12.

(A) sacrifices
(C) obstacles

(B) operations
(D) measures

___13.

(A) depending on (B) consisting of

(C) serving as
(D) wearing out

III. Guided Translation (21% 3 )

14.
A chameleon can change colors to b_____ _____
its surroundings.

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15.
When it c_____ _____ quality, this brand is
second to none.
16.
Amanda agreed to go out with Andy after
g_____ it a s_____ t_____.

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TOEIC

I. Vocabulary & Phrases (30% 5 )

Youve been asked to promote your company at

a trade show. This is a great way to __7__ your
companys products and business. How will you
make a good first __8__, though?
First, make your booth visually pleasing. __9__
using too many colors. Instead, pick a simple, bold
color scheme. If possible, choose colors that are
__10__ with your companys brand. Potential clients
will be attracted to an organized booth, so try not to
have too many products clutter up your space. Put
pictures of extra products in a folder for visitors to
look at instead. Also, provide a clear price list for
every product you display.
Second, make your booth interesting.
Incorporating visual media, such as slide shows, into
your display will __11__ more people your way.
Additionally, making some products available for
hands-on __12__ will really get people to participate
and interested in your product.
Third, dont be shy! The most important thing
you can do is __13__. Use every opportunity
available to talk to people and strike up friendly
conversations.
If you use all these tips to your __14__, youll
be sure to succeed.

___1. Ashley would like to get _____ in one of the

citys animal shelters to help the animals live a
better life.
(A) complicated
(B) involved
(C) spectacular
(D) impressive
___2. Are you _____ to see the new Star Wars movie
coming out next month?
(A) keen
(B) responsible
(C) inferior
(D) exceptional
___3. Mr. Roberts prefers to teach his classes using
a(n) _____ approach, rather than just lecturing.
(A) insulting
(B) rampant
(C) interactive
(D) feeble
___4. Since Sarah hadnt _____ the lines before her
audition, she wasnt chosen for the role she
wanted.
(A) regulated
(B) manufactured
(C) restricted
(D) memorized
___5. This restaurant is more _____ to customers that
are looking for a family-friendly atmosphere.
(A) appealing
(B) professional
(C) introductory
(D) esteemed
___6. According to official figures, laborers salaries
have remained _____ over the last five years.
(A) chronic
(B) entertaining
(C) static
(D) ingenious

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

II. Fill in the Blanks (56% 7 )

15.

(A) demonstrations
(B)
(C) avoid
(D)
(E) associated
(F)
(G) compared
(H)
(I) show off
(J)

III. Guided Translation (14% 2 )

Im not sure whether Derek and Amanda will be

able to p_____ _____ the organization of the
event on their own.

communicate
advantage
impression
draw
catch on

16.

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If you want to m_____ y_____ m_____ in the

fashion industry, you cant be afraid to stand out.
17. 500cc

Riding a scooter seems like c_____ p_____

after you learn how to ride a 500cc motorcycle.

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Unit

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Feel No Pain with Anesthesia

I. Vocabulary & Phrases (30% 5 )

advancements were made in the field. Eventually, a

much better understanding of anesthesia developed
and it is now an effective means of controlling pain
during surgery.
General anesthetic is intended for use in
surgeries of a serious nature. Long operations that
could affect the patients breathing, cause serious
pain or anxiety, or result in major blood loss, __9__
this type of anesthetic. Local anesthetic, on the other
hand, only numbs the __10__ part of the body that is
injected. Most anesthetics are delivered through
needles or by inhaling a gas. Anesthesiologists and
specially trained nurses are __11__ administering the
agents, and maintaining it at appropriate levels during
surgery.
Fortunately, there are not many __12__
associated with anesthesia. Patients may experience
mild, temporary symptoms of discomfort, __13__
there is only a small chance of any long-term or
dangerous health risks.

___1. _____ for the annual family picnic have

already begun. Please see Shelly if youd like
to help.
(A) Preparations
(B) Breakthroughs
(C) Reactions
(D) Substances
___2. The physicians assistant cleaned all of the
_____ instruments carefully so that the patients
wouldnt become infected.
(A) peaceful
(B) surgical
(C) allergic
(D) awake
___3. Tyler was in _____ pain when he broke his leg
during a football game.
(A) grateful
(B) excruciating
(C) smooth
(D) insulting
___4. Car makers are constantly _____ their designs,
making them better and fancier.
(A) remaining
(B) consuming
(C) refining
(D) memorizing
___5. People who suffer from influenza sometimes
develop a(n) ____ called pneumonia, which is
a lung infection.
(A) quantity
(B) invention
(C) technique
(D) complication
___6. The ambulance rushed the _____ man to the
hospital after the terrible car accident.
(A) unconscious
(B) calm
(C) interactive
(D) extreme

___7.

(A) studying
(B) studied
(C) have been studied
(D) have been studying

___8.

(A) whether
(C) what

(B) where
(D) that

___9.

(A) use
(C) using

(B) to use
(D) are used

___10.

(A) artificial
(C) specific

(B) extensive
(D) flexible

___11.

(A) in favor of
(B) in charge of
(C) in memory of (D) in honor of

___12.

(A) facilities
(C) criticisms

(B) tensions
(D) hazards

___13.

(A) but

(B) since

II. Cloze (49% 7 )

General and local anesthetics are common in
modern medical procedures. People __7__ anesthesia
since ancient times, however. The Chinese and
Egyptians were both known to have studied the
anesthetic properties of certain plants. Nevertheless,
it wasnt until the 19th century __8__ significant
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(C) until

(D) if

III. Guided Translation (21% 3 )

14.

T_____ is no d_____ t_____ you have to be

thankful to your parents; you shouldnt take them
for granted.
15.

If any problems c_____ a_____ , please feel free

to contact us. Well deal with them as soon as we
can.
16.

Even though the car accident k_____ him

_____, Jerry was lucky not to have any serious
injuries.

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Go Ask Alice: A Troubled Youth

I. Vocabulary & Phrases (30% 5 )

girls diary. Though it was published in 1971, the

problems the main character faces are still __7__ to
teenagers today. Alice, a 15-year-old girl, has moved
to a new city. Here, she __8__ with drugs a lot. She
also loses her virginity while getting high, and she
worries about being __9__. Alice confides all of this
to her diary. Although she vows never to do drugs
again, she cannot keep her promise. Her drug __10__
has taken over her life. Things get even worse as she
prostitutes herself for drugs and gets in trouble with
the law.
Finally, Alice gets clean and tries to start a new
life. She starts dating a nice college guy and __11__
her relationship with her parents. Unfortunately, she
is given an overdose of LSD by an old friend looking
for __12__. She ends up in a psychiatric ward.
Eventually, Alice is able to __13__ and she stops
keeping her diary, thinking she knows how to
communicate with people who really care about her.
Three weeks after her last diary entry, Alice dies of
an overdose, though the __14__ behind it are never
made clear.

___1. The story is told from the _____ of a teenage

boy in the 1980s.
(A) bond
(B) preparation
(C) dispute
(D) perspective
___2. A kind lady gave me _____ directions to the
nearest bus stop.
(A) mutual
(B) initial
(C) explicit
(D) conventional
___3. The student _____ his teachers approval, and
did everything he could to impress her.
(A) craved
(B) encountered
(C) revealed
(D) matured
___4. In the summertime, the heat usually _____ long
after the sun has gone down.
(A) constructs
(B) seduces
(C) determines
(D) lingers
___5. Mary spent weeks _____ over the difficult
decision of which subject she should study at
university.
(A) confining
(B) endorsing
(C) agonizing
(D) assuming
___6. There was a big _____ when a well-known
athlete was accused of using drugs to improve
his sporting performance.
(A) rebellion
(B) controversy
(C) appearance
(D) revolution

revenge
promote
relevant
improves
experiments

(B)
(D)
(F)
(H)
(J)

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.
The celebrity l_____ all her secrets b_____ in
an exclusive interview.
16.

The restaurant was fined NT$50,000 for not

c_____ _____ hygiene regulations.

addiction
circumstances
poisonous
pregnant
recover

17.

The man w_____ a_____ _____ drunk driving

Go Ask Alice is a book in the form of a young

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III. Guided Translation (14% 2 )

II. Fill in the Blanks (56% 7 )

(A)
(C)
(E)
(G)
(I)

7.

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and banned from driving his car for three months.

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