19. Student: Sir, we are raising money to help save the rainforest. Would you like to donate some money?
Man: Are you kidding? __________ It doesn’t affect me!
Student: Well, sir, rainforests are very important to us. Many things we use are made from rainforest plants, such as the clothes we wear.
Man: Oh, I see. Young man, I’ll donate NT$500.
(A) I’ll never save the rain!
(B) I won’t take your money.
(C) What is your favorite clothing style?
(D) Why do I have to save the rainforest?

15. Amy: Did you finish your report for the Performing Arts class?Janet: Yes. __________Amy: Like what?Janet: For example, women were not allowed to act on stage in the past.Amy: That was really unfair, wasn’t it?(A) But I haven’t given it to Professor Johnson.(B) And I’ve read many books about famous artists.(C) But I’m not sure if my mom allows me to act on stage.(D) And I’ve gathered a lot of information about the theater.

16. Rita: Why did you apply for this position?Ben: I’d like to work for a large company. Your company is the perfect fit for me.Rita: In this position, you’ll have to lead a small team. How have you shown leadership at your other jobs?Ben: __________Rita: That’s good.(A) I worked for my team leader in the past ten years.(B) I’d like to apply for a perfect job in a smaller team.(C) From now on, I’ll lead a team in this large company.(D) At my current position, I manage a team of ten workers.

17. Sue: How’s the project going?Eric: It’s going well.Sue: Oh, good. __________Eric: They are great, and they have a lot of creative ideas.Sue: I’m happy to hear that.(A) But who is not feeling well?(B) But how did they come to the office?(C) And what are the new colleagues like?(D) And when will the project be created?

18. Jason: Where are you? The presentation is about to begin.Susan: I’m almost there. The traffic is terrible this morning.Jason: __________Susan: Yes, please. You can make a start, and I can handle the rest of the slides myself.(A) Do you want me to cancel the presentation?(B) Would you like me to order snacks and drinks?(C) Do you want me to introduce the first few pages?(D) Would you like me to turn off the audio equipment?

20. Jack: I got a text message from the hotel. They ask us to click on a link to confirm our reservation.Lucy: __________ This message seems strange.Jack: But could it be a new policy? I’m afraid our reservation would be cancelled.Lucy: Let me call the hotel. It’s better to be safe than sorry.(A) Hey, don’t do that.(B) Just click on it now.(C) Absolutely, go ahead.(D) It’s a standard procedure.

21. (A) regard (B) regarded (C) are regarded (D) are regarding

22. (A) About (B) Below (C) Over (D) Without

23. (A) good manners (B) rude behaviors (C) spending money (D) showing consideration

24. (A) Another (B) Other (C) Any other (D) No other

25. (A) Finally (B) Soon (C) At first (D) In summary