14. He only cleans up his room when it gets really _______________.
(A) moral
(B) messy
(C) mental
(D) magic

10. The _______________ in prices has caused many customers to reconsider unnecessary purchases. (A) raise (B) rise (C) cease (D) ease

11. Our literature teacher likes us to _______________ as many questions as we can before his class so we can hold a discussion during class time. (A) grade (B) gamble (C) greet (D) generate

12. Cindy had never played chess before but she _______________ very quickly. (A) caught on (B) hung in (C) hung up (D) set up

13. Before I go for a trip, I always make a _______________ so I’ll remember to pack everything I need. (A) check-in (B) call-list (C) check-list (D) call-in

15. The chocolate cake in the bakery next door is so _______________, but I probably need to stop thinking about it since I am on a very strict diet. (A) drilling (B) dealing (C) topping (D) tempting

16. Jason: So, how was your winter break, Linda? Linda: Great, actually! My family and I went touring around Taiwan. It was the first time we ever had a chance to see the east coast. Jason: Really? _______________ Linda: If you’re interested, next time you can join us. We are going back next year. (A) I have been planning to go for years. (B) I heard it was a broken winter. (C) I am so full. I cannot go on anymore. (D) I bet there must be a lot of families.

17. Waitress: Our specials tonight are steak, steamed oysters, and lobster. What would you like? Tom: I would like steak, please! Waitress: No problem. How would you like your steak cooked? Tom: _______________ (A) Big size, please. (B) As frank as possible, please. (C) I like it very much. (D) Medium rare, please.

18. Linda: Hey, did I tell you I went to Taipei from Kaohsiung by the High Speed Railway yesterday? Harry: _______________ Linda: The train ran so smoothly and the trip only took me about 90 minutes. Harry: Nice! Maybe I should try it next time. (A) No way! For here or to go? (B) No kidding! How was it? (C) The total is 10 dollars. (D) I heard the bad news.

19. Waiter: Can I get you something to drink while you are looking at the menu? John: OK, coke will be fine! Sam: _______________ Waiter: I will be back in just a moment. (A) Who is it for? (B) I’ll take ice tea. (C) Could you give me a ride? (D) I’ll take the fine.

20. Front desk: Front desk, how can I help you? Hotel customer: Yes, sir. I need to go to a meeting at Taipei 101. _______________ Front desk: Not a problem at all. There will be one waiting as soon as you’re here. Hotel customer: Thank you so much. (A) Can I order a room service? (B) Can I recognize him? (C) Can I get a taxi in 10 minutes? (D) Can I find a post office easily?