14. The Chen family felt concerned that their holiday was likely to be ________ due to the incoming typhoon.
(A) exploded
(B) inspired
(C) ruined
(D) treasured

10. Although Sammy and Stella are twins and look alike, they have very ________ personality traits and seldom behave the same. (A) amateur (B) distinct (C) identical (D) tremendous

11. Isabella’s magazine subscription will be ________ for a full year after she has her credit card charged again. (A) extended (B) insulted (C) lectured (D) pirated

12. An ________ committee was formed to find out the cause of the helicopter crash where several military officials were killed. (A) appearance (B) entertainment (C) investigation (D) orchestra

13. Visitors can take pictures of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France during the day, but ________ is not allowed at nighttime. (A) philosophy (B) photography (C) resignation (D) reputation

15. These figures aim to ________ the various factors that have impacted the very low birth rate in certain countries. (A) appoint (B) illustrate (C) offend (D) upset 

16. Clerk: How may I help you? Bruce: Yes, I’d like two scoops of vanilla ice cream in a cup. Clerk: OK. _______________ Bruce: Chocolate chips on it, please. (A) Would you care for some salad? (B) What flavor of ice cream do you like? (C) Would you like to add some toppings? (D) What kind of dressing would you like?

17. Tina: Happy Coffee Shop. Tina Chen speaking. Beth: Hi, Tina. This is Beth. Is my mom there? Tina: No, she just left. _______________ Beth: She didn’t take it with her. If you see her again, could you ask her to call me? (A) May I take a message? (B) May I ask who’s calling? (C) What can I do for you, Beth? (D) Why don’t you try her cell phone?

18. Lucy: Hello, this is Lucy Lin from Doctor Wang’s office. May I speak to Mr. Chen, please? John: Yes, speaking. Lucy: Mr. Chen, I’m calling to remind you of your 4:15 appointment tomorrow. John: Oh! Thanks. _______________ I thought it was 4:15 today. (A) It’s time to call it a day. (B) It’s a good thing you called. (C) I’m glad the doctor visited me. (D) I’ll go to the hospital earlier today.

19. Ava: The supermarket down the street is selling everything at half price. Noah: I heard it’ll close down due to the high rent. Ava: That’s right, and I think it’s an ideal time to stock up on coffee. Noah: _______________ I’m also going to buy some later today. (A) I couldn’t agree with you more. (B) I shouldn’t have gone for the sale. (C) We never seem to see eye to eye. (D) We need to wait until the sale ends.

20. Bob: I need something to drink. Is there a vending machine in this building? Rosa: Uh-huh, it’s down the hall on your left, but it has an out-of-order sign on it. Bob: Today is really not my day. _______________ Rosa: Take it easy. I’ll buy you drinks after I get my work done. (A) Let’s buy drinks from the machine. (B) Nothing’s wrong with the machine. (C) I have no problem using the machine. (D) Even a machine is not working for me.