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14. Don't worry about it. I think I can glue it back together. (a) I just hope you can fix it (b) It won't be back until tomorrow (c) I'm worried that I won't make it (d) I wish you weren't so upset. 15. I'd like to file a complaint with your service department. This is Jon White calling. (a) Please hold and I'll put you through. (b) I'm sorry, but Mr. White is not available. (c) I'll have Jon call you back as soon as possible. 29.A: Rachel, I'd like to discuss the floral arrangements for the wedding as soon as possible. B: I thought we'd decided on the daisies. What else do we need to talk about? A: There are still a few details to sort out. Do you have a minute right now? (a) Sure, let's go with that (b) Actually, I have to run (c) Okay, call me then (d) No, I can't be there 30.A: Can you believe how many people are here for the parade? B: It's unbelievable. We'll never be able to see anything with this many people in front of us A: We'd see much more at home on the television. (a) Don't be ridiculous. I didn't watch TV at all (b) Next year we'll have to get here earlier to get a better spot (c) You're right. The entertainment is phenomenal. (d) I didn't know there would be so much to see. 60. I would like to begin by acknowledging all of the sponsors of tonight's event, without whom none of this would have been possible. First, let's give a round of applause to Sun Corps, who kinkly donated all of the audio-visual equipment for this event. We are ever grateful for their kindness and support. The second group that I would like to thank unfortunately couldn't be here tonight. However, their contribution shou이 not go unnoticed. Q: What is likely to follow next in this speech? (a) An account of Sun Corps' contributions. (b) A description of a sponsor's donation (c) A criticism of the sponsor's poor attendance (d) An explanation of the purpose of the evening 41. (a) A: How about a road trip to Los Angeles over the long holiday? (b) B: Why not? We can take turns driving. (c) A: Okay. I'll have the car check tomorrow. (d) B: And I'll look for a place where we can stay. 42. (a) A: Do you have anything particular in mind? (b) B: No. I have no idea what to choose. (c) A: I think this will suit you very well. Why don't you try on it? (d) B: Okay. Where is the fitting room? 43. (a) A: While I got you on the phone, could you do me a favor? (b) B: It depended on what you ask. (c) A: Could you give Sue a ride to the airport for me? I can't make it on time. (d) B: Okay. But you owe me big time. 44. (a) A: The prices you quotes are a little too high. Could you come down a little? (b) B: How about three percent off the total? (c) A: Well, I've already had a better offer from your competitors. (d) B: But when it comes the quality, there's no comparison. 45. (a) A: I'd like to cash this check, please. (b) B: Of course, ma'am. I'll need some identification, please. (c) A: Sure. Will my driver's license do? (d) B: Yes. How would you want? 46. (a) The English language introduced to America by British colonization, beginning in the early 17th century. (b) The language spread to numerous other parts of the world as a result of British colonization elsewhere. (c) Over the past 400 years, the form of the language used in the United States and that used in the United Kingdom have diverged in many ways. (d) Differences between the two include pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, idioms, and so on. 47. (a) Obesity and overweight are defined as an accumulation of excess body fat, to an extent what may impair health. (b) A crude population measure of excess fat is the body mass index(BMI), a person's weight (in kilograms) divided by the square of his or her height (in meters). (c) WHO defines overweight as a BMI of 25 or more, and obesity as a BMI of 25 or more, and obesity as a BMI of 30 or more. (d) These cut-off points can provide a reference for individual assessment. 48. (a) When you decide to buy a brand new sofa bed fro your home, considering the advantages of shopping online. (b) Traditionally, the process of shopping for furniture has been time-consuming. (c) Shopping on the web makes your research easier. (d) It also helps you quickly find the sofa bed that meets your needs for price, size and style. 49. (a) Pollutants can be classified as either primary or secondary. (b) Primary pollutants are substances direct produced by a process, such as ash from a volcanic eruption. (c) Secondary pollutants are not emitted. (d) Rather, they form in the air when primary pollutants react or interact. 50. (a) Calligraphy is the art of beautiful writing. (b) A contemporary definition of calligraphic practice is " the art of giving form to signs in an expressive, harmonious and skillful manners." (c) Asian calligraphy typically uses ink brushes to write Chinese characters. (d) Calligraphy is considered an important art in East Asia and the most refined form of East Asian painting. 21. A: Can you watch over my pot for a while? B: Sure, I'll _________. (a) keep an eye on it.(b) tighten my belt (c) cut down on it (d) throw light on it. 22. A: How about a game of tennis sometime? B: ________ thing. I'm free next week. (a) Certain (b) Absolute (c) Sure (d) Correct 23. A: I don't know that what movie to watch. Any ideas? B: Not really. I'm ________ any movie. (a) in for (b) up for (c) dead against (d) far from 24. A: Jane is a compulsive shopper. B: Tell me about it. She went on a shopping ________ again. (a) spree (b) plunge (c) ferment (d) expense 25. A: Even though Henry is _________, he shouldn't flaunt his money like that. B: Right, but I do envy the fortune he inherited. (a) loaded (b) enriched (c) contended (d) lingered 46. The best-known diffuse nebula is the great Orion Nebula, which can be seen with the _________ eye. (a) bloodshot (b) prying (c) haunted (d) naked 47. Before confiding to others that they are HIV-positive, people infected with the virus tend to ________ the consequences of that disclosure. (a) struggle (b) weigh (c) withdraw (d) confirm 48. Paul forgot Sue's birthday and so she didn't send him a card either-- it was just _________. (a) tit for that (b) a rotten apple (c) a dime a dozen (d) two cents' worth 49. China's banking reforms will ________ a balance between cutting the bad loan ratio and systematic improvements to ward off financial risks. (a) strike (b) hit (c) punch (d) blow 50. When you start from ________, there is no reason to believe that you are going to do a better job than you did the first time. (a) dawn (b) scratch (c) bottom (d) factor 15. July 21st marked the 11th annual 'Sun and Salsa Festival' which was held in the East Village in New York City. The festival included Latin music performances by local musicians, and, of course, salsa dancing lessons. __________________, a sampling of salsas from around the country, from mild to spicy was included. This year the festival drew record crowds, with the total attendance just over 14,000. Organizers say they were more than pleased with the turnout, and credit thorough advertising and good weather. Next year's festival has been scheduled for June 15th, 2008. (a) In contrast (b) In addition (c) Therefore (d) Indeed 16. The American Running Association(ARA) has come under criticism for implementing a ban on the use of portable music devices, for instance ipods, in national races. The ARA declared music devices to be hazardous in races, following a serious incident in a 2006 race involving two athletes. ______________, many runners insist that music is a part of their training regime, and therefore a necessity when they race. At this point, it is unknown whether the ARA will go back on the ban or not. (a) However (b) Instead (c) Furthermore (d) At the same time 38. A variety of popular beliefs have arisen concerning Kant's life. (a) It is often held, for instance, that Kant was a late bloomer, that he only became an important philosopher in his mid-50s after rejecting his earlier views. (b) While it is true that Kant wrote his greatest works relatively late in life, there is a tendency to underestimate the value of his earlier works. (c) Recent Kant scholarship has devoted more attention to these 'pre-critical' writings and has recognized a degree of continuity with his mature work. (d) Kant maintains that our understanding of the external world has its foundations not merely inexperience, but also in both experience and a priori concepts. 39. More evidence of the innateness of language comes from the deaf population of Nicaragua. (a) Nicaragua has distinct dry and rainy seasons, the timing of which varies from coast to coast. (b) Until approximately 1986, Nicaragua had neither education nor a formalized sign language for the deaf. (c) As Nicaraguans attempted to rectify the situation, they discovered that children past a certain age had difficulty learning any language. (d)Additionally, the adults observed that the younger children were using gestures unknown to them to communicate with each other. 40. The secret to a good cup of iced coffee is preparation. (a) Coffee preparation refers to the steps to turn the coffee beans into a beverage. (b) Real iced coffee does not involve pouring hot coffee over ice. (c)In fact, there's no hot water required. (d) Rather, it just takes an inexpensive coffee maker and time to have a cup of iced coffee that truly is iced coffee.