38 ______ my mother, washing clothes by hand is better than using a washing machine.
(A) According to (B) Looking over (C) Responding to (D) Speaking of
39 The government has posted a surprising list of new kinds of animals which may die off soon if we don’t
take______ .
(A) option (B) behavior (C) deed (D) action
43 Joseph is very anxious about applying for this job, because there are many ________ for the same position.
(A) competitors (B) contributors (C) composers (D) conductors
45 David was granted a ______ on his new invention—a device that can detect the sudden change of the water level
in the river.
(A) progression (B) patron (C) prevention (D) patent
【題組】47 Which of the following messages is not shown?
(A) The seat number. (B) The special discount.
(C) The reservation number. (D) The date to use the ticket.
【題組】48 What information does George not have to offer in order to book the ticket?
(A) Phone number. (B) E-mail address.
(C) Identification number. (D) Driver’s licence number.
【題組】50 Which of the following statements is true?
(A) The ticket is for an adult and a child. (B) The travel time takes more than an hour.
(C) The reserved seat is a business class seat. (D) The arrival time in Taichung is scheduled at 10:46.