14. Some people like to shop at the wholesale store because they find it ______to buy large amounts of things at low prices there.
(A) aggressive
(B) continuous
(C) economical
(D) pessimistic

10. Hotels provide most doors with "Do Not______" signs so that the staff knows not to enter the room at certain times. (A) Cherish (B) Disturb (C) Predict (D) Relieve

11. The tour guide told the tourists when to ______ in front of the fountain before their art museum tour began. (A) assemble (B) endanger (C) quarrel (D) translate

12. Henry has been constantly warned by the manager that his bad behavior might ______ his chance of getting a promotion. (A) enlarge (B) install (C) rescue (D) wreck

13. In addition to science fiction, young adults enjoy reading______ literature that describes imaginary and magical worlds. (A) cushion (B) fantasy (C) horizon (D) reality

15. George still actively engages in learning and education to improve his ______performance, even though he is in his late sixties. (A) mental (B) remote (C) scarce (D) vacant

Ⅱ. 對話測驗：共有 10 題，為第 16 − 25 題，請依對話內容，選出一個最適合的答案，使其成為有意義的對話。 16. Robert: Excuse me. Is this the bus going to the train station? Rosie: _______________ Robert: Oh, then this is not it. Rosie: No, you'll need to take it from the opposite direction.(A) No, this bus is not going to the zoo.(B) Well, it depends on where you want to go.(C) Yes, this bus will take you to the train station.(D) Well, this bus is going to the other end, the zoo.

17. Peter: Let's discuss where to eat with our guests after the meeting. Frank: It's more convenient to dine in the cafeteria at our company. Peter: Yes, but it might be less formal if we don't take them out to lunch. Frank: _______________ Let's flip a coin. Heads for in and tails for out.(A) There's a middle ground.(B) Either way should be fine.(C) When we eat matters a lot.(D) It's the key to a healthy diet.

18. Liam: Hi, Alison. Do you have any hobbies after school? Alison: Yes, I love to play chess. How about you? Liam: _______________ Alison: Maybe we can arrange both activities for the weekend.(A) Actually, I hate to be outdoors.(B) We'd better go home before it rains.(C) Actually, I prefer playing soccer to board games.(D) We'd like to begin today's class with a jazz chant.

19. Mike: My friends are raving about Netflix's newest hit The Queen's Gambit. Emma: _______________ Mike: To me, it's the title, the plot, and the characters. Emma: Thanks for your recommendation. I'm gonna follow it.(A) What else do your friends enjoy watching?(B) What's so interesting about this TV series?(C) I'll book a meeting room for your presentation.(D) I'm following the latest fashion trend on social media.

20. Susan: I'm starving. Let's grab a bite. Teddy: What kind of food do you want? Susan: _______________ Teddy: OK. I think we can find some in the cafeteria.(A) I have a craving for tacos.(B) I have a poor appetite recently.(C) I'm good at being a couch potato.(D) I'm cooking by following a recipe.