44. Mary has the habit of eating a big meal when she has pressure from work. ___, she has gained 10
kilograms in six months.
(A) As a consequence (B) In a result (C) By accident (D) On the outcome
46. Carl takes Japanese lessons on Mon., Wed. and Fri. In other words, he attends the class ___ during
the week.
(A) on another day (B) every other day
(C) one day after another (D) on weekends
45. The general manager offered me a promotion, but the job was really ____ my ability and I
could only say no.
(A) after (B) above (C) into (D) without
47. The pizza place in the alley is not around anymore. They closed down last month. Which is
the closest to “around” in meaning?
(A) nearby (B) close (C) existing (D) buyable
18. Due to its success in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, Taiwan is now a ____ for other countries.
(A) learning subject (B) object to copy (C) standard nation (D) role model
24. Junk food is unhealthy, but it is usually quite ____ ; that’s why a lot of people like it.
(A) good taste (B) smells wonderful (C) flavorful (D) attractive