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

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?

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?

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

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

26. (A) last (B) less (C) least (D) little

27. (A) is (B) are (C) has (D) have

28. (A) nor (B) since (C) unless (D) while