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1. For many decades, economists have beenarguing about the role of ideas, innovation and _______ in economic growth. >aWJ+
a. ingathering b. ingredient c. ingratitude d. ingenuity L2h+[f
2. In thiscompany, absenteeism and frequent work stoppage have greatly ______ theefficiency of the firm operation. oV!9B -<
a. cut off b. cut over c. cut up d. cut into Nb9pdkf0
3. The day wasstar-crossed: Friday 13th in the month of October, on the eve of thesecond anniversary of a ______ market crash. XbOL/6V ^[
a. agitating b. devastating c. evacuating d. withstanding x/S% NySG
4. Even with theprice cutting, the 32-bit systems are still far too expensive to _____consumers used to paying &100 or less for a game machine with plenty ofgood software. YaT07X.(b
a. justify b. topple c. lease d. tempt 5,((JxX$
5. If goodintentions and good ideas were all it took to save the deterioratingatmosphere, the planets _____ layer of air would be as good as fixed? mDmWTq\
a. sheer b. fragile c. initial d. lethal nz',Zm},
6. Tom went tohave further studies in the United Kingdom. He found it______ that he couldn’tspeak English well. M:SxAo-D2
a.fascinating b. frustrating c. optimizing d. rationalizing r/T DU[`&
7. There were manypeople on the street, but the police_____ the thief’s attempt to escape. k1H0hDE
a. pursued b. collaborated c. scooped d. foiled 3*TS
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8. The factory hasobtained a _____ on the invention. fytx({I
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a. patent b. scenario c. continuation d. passion Z7/dRc
9. If you want toobtain information for particulars, please ______ the office. MnI $%
a. work on b get into c. apply to d. interact with K]oPh:E
10. After years of_______ in his studies, Jeff successfully earned his Ph. D. last year. 'x0t,
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a. agonizing b. persevering c. competing d. converting }a1UOScO0
11. Few peopleknow that he has a(n)_____ desire for revenge, for he has always been such akind person. 31C]TdJ
a. vulnerable b. petty c. acute d. variable dW`D?$(@,
12. All the _____of experimental and mathematical procedures should be strictly observed. A!kyga6F5
a. minutiae b. scenario c. informatics d. academia GXRjR\Ch
13. It was incrediblethat the children in some African countries were _____ starving. >cNXB7]E>
a.unscrupulously b. insanely c. savagely d. literally @^%_ir(
14. There is______ evidence of corruption in some government agencies and therefore strongmeasures must be taken. lRr-S%
a. rewarding b. shrinking c. mounting d. packing "/fs
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15. The big dogattacked the burglar ______. 9%qMZP0]
a. savagely b. unscrupulously c. vitally d. fertilely G~L?q~b
16. The concernswith the origins of the earth ______ their study. %}!}2s.A
a. motivated b. advised c. excited d. informed sJ/e=1*
17. He seems poor,but I ______ that he has quite a lot ofmoney. }6>J
a. suspect b.form c. elaborate d. formulate @RIEO%S
18. If you push inthe world, the world will push back on you; if you touch the world gently, theworld will touch you gently _____. ;NeP&)Td
a. in return b. in the long run c. in turn d. in place ha=z<Q
19. He was ____enough to understand my question from the gestures I made. H@ms43v\
a. intelligent b. efficient c. proficient d. diligent &>l8S lC?
20. On the firstday when a pupil enters school, he is asked to conform ______ the school rules. }Xi#x*-
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a. in b. at c. on d. to Ne7{{1
21. He rewrote thenovel in an effort to turn it into a more popular ____. 1>VS/H`
a. version b. copy c. issue d. booklet rcmAVl:$>
22. Galileo, thefirst modern scientist, was forced by the Church under threat of torture to_____ that the earth moves around the sun. A'1AU:d
a. admit b. elaborate c. deny d. approve #cG479X"
23. Many peoplefind religious beliefs important in their lives, but such beliefs are not partof science because they are matters of faith with principles that are meant tobe ______ without question. vCSB8R
a. criticized b. accepted c. declined d. refused PX2k,%
24. The laws andtheories of science do not represent “ultimate truth”: they are consideredvalid only ______ no contrary evidence comes to light. \_AEuz3
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a. whenever b. as soon as c. even if d. as long as sC_UalOC_
25. The mostcareful observations, the most elaborate calculations will not be fruitful_____ the right questions are asked. j(C
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a. wherever b. no matter c. unless d. regarding wrYQ=u#Z
26. What surprisedus most was the huge ______ of treasure stacked pile after pile in theunderground cellar. u7&'3 ef
a.accumulation b. acceleration c. analysis d. ancestor m%c0#=D
27. Mr. Smith was______ to buy a cheaper car in order to save enough money to purchase anapartment suite. )?
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a. obliged b. indulged c. pursued d. identified qmeml_(W
28. Victoria is in asplitting_______ since she can’t decide who will be her Mr. Right. |cGeL[
a. stagnation b. resentment c. assets d. dilemma ^;$a_$|
29. Peking Operais among the most valued cultural _____, though mostly liked by the old insteadof the young. }K80G~O2<
a. array b. technicality c. competence d. legacies KzX
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30. the localgovernment is planning a salary _____ on a big scale which will lead to a raisein purchasing power of common workers. iEVA[
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a. boost b. devotion c. temperament d. globalization 2HGD{;6>v{
31. The thrillingnews was totally beyond students’ expectation and it therefore ______ the wholecampus. >2CusT 2
a. enlarged b. dedicated c. electrified d. declined &s^>S?L-
32. The railroadand the automobile have contributed much to the great ____ of population allover the world. E<CxKY9
a. mobility b. pouring c. purifying d. morality @" 0tW:
33. It is assumedthat the number of people _______ by the recent quake may continue to rise. M2E87w
a. displaced b. disguised c. abused d. accounted ).}k6v[4)
34. For the sakeof safety, speeding is completely _____ in front of school areas. L>Oy7w)Y
a. controlled b.compromised c. banned d. coerced noh|/sPMD
35. The touristswere extremely delighted to find that they would be _____ in a grand andluxurious hotel. dxn0HXU
a. adapted b. accustomed c. accommodated d. adjusted _TOi
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36. He welldeserved the “Best Supporting Actor” prize on account of his incredibleperformance which ____ the sweet memory in people of the “good, old days”. ri<'-w i
a. presumes b erodes c. evokes d. assigns WiNr866nB
37. Language is______ to human life because it gives meaning to otherwise random experience. )y`TymM[F
a. indisputable b.indescribable c. indispensable d. indiscernible *hZ~i{c,7
38. The ITindustry was forced to make a(n) ____ reduction in employment due to years ofsales drop. Vo9>o@FlLM
a. drastic b. dominant c. optimistic d. optional mC:X4l]5
39. It serves youright: your lack of motivation and vitality ______ your ultimate failure. u*26>.
a. attributesto b. contributes to c. results from d. involved in 'Gl;Ir^
40. Aneye-witness, one of the few post-war survivors, firmly pointed out how the Jewswere _____ by the Nazi during WWII. ~TG39*m
a.replenished b. persecuted c. proclaimed d. purified ]PlY}VOY
41. From the _____scene, the millionaire, who became wealthy overnight by lottery realized thathis grand house must have been broken in. EvqUNnjR
a. chaotic b. fragile c. moral d. desirable NqT1buU#
42. The attractiveaspect of this robot lies in its ____ ; as its “feet” can move freely to meetdifferent needs. ,TF<y#wed
a.flexibility b. esteem c. humanity d. identity K}PvrcO1
43. _______ allthe circumstances, he thought it wise not to say anything further. 6;
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a. centeringon b. Leaving off c. Taking into account d. Going back to &@4.;u
44. The localgovernment plans to ______ the anti-pollution & pollution-prevention schemein five year. H}h~~7E
a. implement b. cripple c. detach d. perceive &;ZC<