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1. The relentless economic downturn has made the already-stagnant investment market more_______.(A)opaque (B) transparent (C)favorable (D)astute
2. Estimates of the total consumer product sales vary from one region to another, but_______ of the size of regional sales, a stately upturn trend has been highly expected. (A) disregard (B) regarding (C) irrespective (D)respectively
3. Apples contain a powerful anti-oxidant that can help_______ several types of diseases.(A) accelerate (B) stampede (C) brush up (D) stave off
4. The thirty-something CEO, appointed by the Board, is lauded as a _______ for his determination of reviving the one-century-old company. (A) rightist (B) proponent (C) maverick (D) scrooge
5. The project manager was not aware that he was declared persona non grata by some of our clients because of his _______ behavior. (A) poignant (B) pugnacious (C) hostile (D) underlying
6. The mom-turned-entrepreneur's_______beauty product business is now ready to expand.(A) plummeting (B) fledgling (C) potential (D)punctual
7. The defendant's attorney has_______ substantial evidence to almost ensure his acquittal.(A) garnished (B) garnered (C) pleaded (D)preached
8. The_______ rate toward the government's health care reforms intensified with more doubts raised and disputes debated. (A) disadvantage (B) disclaimer (C) discretion (D) disapproval
9. Perhaps the most _______ news to the government and businesses is that we finally see the employment rate gradually climbing up. (A) horrifying (B) gratifying (C) appalling (D) excruciating
10. It is_______for all business leaders to attentively listen to their employees in such sense that these opinions provide invaluable insights. (A) negative (B) unhelpful (C) vital (D) unlikely
11. The world-famous backpacker_______to more than thirty countries before he became the best-seller writer.(A) traveled (B)was traveling (C) has been traveling (D) had traveled
12. Judging from the hangover, his wife can tell that he_______ last night.(A) must be drunk (B) must have been drunk (C) might be drinking (D)was drinking
13. The revised proposal is not quite_______ as the original one.(A) effective as a strategy (B) as effective a strategy as (C) as an effective strategy (D) an effective strategy
14. If you_______any further questions regarding the terms and conditions, please contact us ASAP.(A) have (B) may have (C) should have (D) will have
15. The opposition party insisted that the highly controversial agreement_______ decided by a referendum.(A) be (B) had to be (C) had been (D) was
16. _______ the crisis will be over soon, it is more prudent to lay out a strategic plan to avert it.(A) Instead hope that (B) Rather than hope that (C) Although hoping that (D) Despite it is hoped that
17. George is the most reliable employee in this company._______he did not show up at work without any advance notice was very unusual. (A) For what (B) So that (C) That (D) When
18. _______during the economic downturn, many middle-class families received their crash course to learn the value of thrift. (A) To force to be frugal (B) To force being frugal (C) Forcing to be frugal (D) Forced to be frugal
19. The statistical data should be strong enough to persuade several charity organizations, _______ donations would provide financial relief for the disadvantaged groups. (A) whose (B) which (C)who have (D) which have
20. Not only did the garage entrepreneur successfully build his own business legend_______.(A) but also cutting-edge technology used in life to make it better(B) but also applying cutting-edge technology to make a better life(C) but also did he make cutting-edge technology applied to a better life(D) but also he applied cutting-edge technology to make our life better
21. (A) accord (B) sanction (C) ban (D)asylum
22. (A) sanctuary (B) appropriation (C) denunciation (D) enforcement
23. (A) predictably (B) profitably (C) precariously (D) profoundly
24. (A) negotiation (B) ambiance (C) preamble (D)appraisal
25. (A) preemptive (B) insufficient (C) underlying (D) insufficient
26. (A) destroyed (B) accelerated (C) plummeted (D) overwhelmed
27. (A) in spite (B) due to (C) despite (D)owing to
28. (A) thrive (B) drown (C) paralyze (D)drain
29. (A) Conveyors (B) Purchasers (C) Transformers (D) Purveyors
30. (A) recession (B) concession (C) confession (D)recall
31. (A) duplicate (B) harsh (C) implicit (D) breed
32. (A) brand (B) blend (C) breed (D) complex
33. (A) rips off (B)lies in (C) consists of (D)bloom
34. (A) determined (B) undermined (C) meditated (D) caters to
35. (A) certifiable (B) predictable (C) suitable (D) intervened
36. In what type of publications can the above passage most possibly be found?(A) A leisure life magazine(B) A gourmet guide(C) A scholarly journal(D) An investment yearbook
37. Which of the following about memory is NOT mentioned in the passage?(A) The different types of memory stimuli(B) The different ways of memory retention(C) The critical brain region of memory acquisition(D) The process of forgetting as an attribute of memory
38. In paragraph 2, the underlined phrase "attests to" is closest in meaning to "____________."(A) disapproves(B) ascertains(C) refutes(D)disregards
39. Based on the passage, which of the following is TRUE about memory?(A) Many researchers believe that emotional stimuli are more likely to be remembered than neutral ones.(B) Some researchers argue that the length of memory has little to do with the objects of stimuli.(C) Studies of memory retention provide insights into more effective learning models.(D) The disadvantages of neutral events to memory were statistically substantiated.
40. What can be inferred from the above passage? (A) More studies will be conducted to consolidate the preceding hypothesis. (B) Studies of memory will soon be rendered obsolete because of the growing interest in the nature of emotional stimuli. (C) Memory interference is an untapped area of studies that awaits more exploration. (D) It is unclear that what types of memory stimuli are easier to be remembered or forgotten.
41. Of which article can the above passage be an excerpt?(A) Launching Taiwan's 21st Century Senior Welfare Policy(B) Liabilities of Current Elderly Care Program(C) Reassessing Pension Plans and Retirement Funds(D) Stimulus Plan to Raise Birthrate
42. Which of the following is NOT an issue of concern?(A) Low birthrate(B) Governmental fiscal difficulties(C) Aging population(D) Shortened life expectancy
43. According to the above passage, which of the following is TRUE?(A) The UN formula was invalid in calculating the total number of the elderly in Taiwan.(B) Taiwan is still lagging behind Hong Kong and Japan in their citizen's averaged life span.(C) Taking care of the elderly is no longer the government's responsibility but their children's.(D) Young generations may be incapable of providing their own parents with sufficient care.
44. In paragraph 1, what situation does the underlined phrase “making ends meet" most likely refer to?(A) Young people may not be able to take care of the elderly to the end.(B) Young people may not be able to meet their parents' standards.(C) Young people may only have enough money to feed themselves.(D) Young people may end the problems of caretaking by getting help.
45. What will the author most possibly suggest in the later part of the discussion?(A) The government should urge younger generations to assume the caretaking responsibility.(B) The government should endeavor to develop a comprehensive plan to address the future senior care needs.(C) The government should provide trainings for the elderly so that they can take care of each other.(D) The government should draw up a tentative plan to alleviate the problem of aging population.
46. Which of the following best describes the author's interpretation of economics?(A) Pathetic(B) Vehement(C) Hospitable(D) Alternative
47. Which of the following is NOT an incentive?(A) The additional price paid for cigarettes(B) A tax reimbursement made to a taxpayer(C) A fine made to a manufacturer that pollutes the air(D) A toy to reward a child for eating all vegetables
48. Which of the following statements is FALSE?(A) Economists love incentives because incentives help them get things done.(B) Incentives are invented and can be manipulated by people for different purposes.(C) A good incentive plan will usually include several aspects, including those of money and morality.(D) Many economists believe that their hands are tied by incentive schemes.
49. According to the above passage, which of the following approaches will economists most likely adopt?(A) No harm, no foul(B) Playing devil's advocate(C) Carrot and stick(D) An eye for an eye
50. Metaphorically, which of the following is the most dissimilar object to an incentive?(A) A tuxedo(B) A screwdriver(C) A jack(D) A hammer
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