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1. For many decades, economists have beenarguing about the role of ideas, innovation and _______ in economic growth. VKttJok1
a. ingathering b. ingredient c. ingratitude d. ingenuity )'kpO> _G
2. In thiscompany, absenteeism and frequent work stoppage have greatly ______ theefficiency of the firm operation. uo`R
a. cut off b. cut over c. cut up d. cut into -,")GA+[7
3. The day wasstar-crossed: Friday 13th in the month of October, on the eve of thesecond anniversary of a ______ market crash. [1rQ'FBB^1
a. agitating b. devastating c. evacuating d. withstanding HJ&P[zV^
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. zA5nr`
a. justify b. topple c. lease d. tempt F;Q,cg M
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? MtJ-pa~n
a. sheer b. fragile c. initial d. lethal |2do8z
6. Tom went tohave further studies in the United Kingdom. He found it______ that he couldn’tspeak English well. $0[T<]{/?
a.fascinating b. frustrating c. optimizing d. rationalizing "L2*RX.R
7. There were manypeople on the street, but the police_____ the thief’s attempt to escape. +RJ{)Nec
a. pursued b. collaborated c. scooped d. foiled NQqw|3
8. The factory hasobtained a _____ on the invention. n=!T(Hk
a. patent b. scenario c. continuation d. passion +JEr
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9. If you want toobtain information for particulars, please ______ the office. *duG/?>P
a. work on b get into c. apply to d. interact with k>ErDv8
10. After years of_______ in his studies, Jeff successfully earned his Ph. D. last year. jq
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a. agonizing b. persevering c. competing d. converting L62'Amml
11. Few peopleknow that he has a(n)_____ desire for revenge, for he has always been such akind person. QVjHGY*R
a. vulnerable b. petty c. acute d. variable |5vcT,A
12. All the _____of experimental and mathematical procedures should be strictly observed. h8(#\E
a. minutiae b. scenario c. informatics d. academia qy|bOl
13. It was incrediblethat the children in some African countries were _____ starving. -H%v6E%yh
a.unscrupulously b. insanely c. savagely d. literally w Q[|D2;
14. There is______ evidence of corruption in some government agencies and therefore strongmeasures must be taken. I<2`w
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a. rewarding b. shrinking c. mounting d. packing i~Tt\UA>
15. The big dogattacked the burglar ______. LtB5;ByeQ0
a. savagely b. unscrupulously c. vitally d. fertilely -f |/#1
16. The concernswith the origins of the earth ______ their study. =>'8<"M5z
a. motivated b. advised c. excited d. informed M
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17. He seems poor,but I ______ that he has quite a lot ofmoney. cx:_5GF
a. suspect b.form c. elaborate d. formulate 9i\}
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18. If you push inthe world, the world will push back on you; if you touch the world gently, theworld will touch you gently _____. dSwfea_
a. in return b. in the long run c. in turn d. in place P'VHga
19. He was ____enough to understand my question from the gestures I made. \ZRII<k5)
a. intelligent b. efficient c. proficient d. diligent E6GubU
20. On the firstday when a pupil enters school, he is asked to conform ______ the school rules. j#f/M3
a. in b. at c. on d. to CRo'r/G
21. He rewrote thenovel in an effort to turn it into a more popular ____. Xt O..{qU
a. version b. copy c. issue d. booklet -=lm`X<:
22. Galileo, thefirst modern scientist, was forced by the Church under threat of torture to_____ that the earth moves around the sun. v.W!
a. admit b. elaborate c. deny d. approve KJFQ)#SW!
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. =+X*$'<J
a. criticized b. accepted c. declined d. refused q-t%spkl
24. The laws andtheories of science do not represent “ultimate truth”: they are consideredvalid only ______ no contrary evidence comes to light. p+P@I7V
a. whenever b. as soon as c. even if d. as long as OyDoktz$)
25. The mostcareful observations, the most elaborate calculations will not be fruitful_____ the right questions are asked. $MasYi
a. wherever b. no matter c. unless d. regarding m LajiZ Bf
26. What surprisedus most was the huge ______ of treasure stacked pile after pile in theunderground cellar. ScJ:F-@>
a.accumulation b. acceleration c. analysis d. ancestor ]/!*^;cY(
27. Mr. Smith was______ to buy a cheaper car in order to save enough money to purchase anapartment suite. !}c D e12
a. obliged b. indulged c. pursued d. identified KdR\a&[MA
28. Victoria is in asplitting_______ since she can’t decide who will be her Mr. Right. n^QDMyC;I
a. stagnation b. resentment c. assets d. dilemma fp||<B
29. Peking Operais among the most valued cultural _____, though mostly liked by the old insteadof the young. CH+%q+I
a. array b. technicality c. competence d. legacies jEKa9rt
30. the localgovernment is planning a salary _____ on a big scale which will lead to a raisein purchasing power of common workers. ?bd!JW bg`
a. boost b. devotion c. temperament d. globalization B#."cg4VR
31. The thrillingnews was totally beyond students’ expectation and it therefore ______ the wholecampus. \nOV2(FAT
a. enlarged b. dedicated c. electrified d. declined NHZMH!=4:n
32. The railroadand the automobile have contributed much to the great ____ of population allover the world. Ew}GPJ
a. mobility b. pouring c. purifying d. morality p,WBF
33. It is assumedthat the number of people _______ by the recent quake may continue to rise. a:|]F|
a. displaced b. disguised c. abused d. accounted _6FDuCVD-
34. For the sakeof safety, speeding is completely _____ in front of school areas. Bptt"
a. controlled b.compromised c. banned d. coerced :%Z)u:~':
35. The touristswere extremely delighted to find that they would be _____ in a grand andluxurious hotel. ;2 o{6
a. adapted b. accustomed c. accommodated d. adjusted JKmd'
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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”. )P1NX"A
a. presumes b erodes c. evokes d. assigns Ahd{f!
37. Language is______ to human life because it gives meaning to otherwise random experience. (`n*d3
a. indisputable b.indescribable c. indispensable d. indiscernible @TKQ_7BcB
38. The ITindustry was forced to make a(n) ____ reduction in employment due to years ofsales drop. ?fs#K;w
a. drastic b. dominant c. optimistic d. optional 'iYaA-
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39. It serves youright: your lack of motivation and vitality ______ your ultimate failure. [t^%d9@t
a. attributesto b. contributes to c. results from d. involved in Vfw +m1sS
40. Aneye-witness, one of the few post-war survivors, firmly pointed out how the Jewswere _____ by the Nazi during WWII. jP@t!=
a.replenished b. persecuted c. proclaimed d. purified 8HO)",+I
41. From the _____scene, the millionaire, who became wealthy overnight by lottery realized thathis grand house must have been broken in. (K"t</]
a. chaotic b. fragile c. moral d. desirable RDG,f/L2
42. The attractiveaspect of this robot lies in its ____ ; as its “feet” can move freely to meetdifferent needs. -JF|770i
a.flexibility b. esteem c. humanity d. identity of<>M4/g4y
43. _______ allthe circumstances, he thought it wise not to say anything further. Z
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a. centeringon b. Leaving off c. Taking into account d. Going back to A%M&{S'+|X
44. The localgovernment plans to ______ the anti-pollution & pollution-prevention schemein five year. Q;$/&Y*
a. implement b. cripple c. detach d. perceive Df/f&;`
45. The designersof TV commercials often rack their brains and try their best to produce aunique visual picture and convince ______ buyers that the products beingadvertised are the best. EZiGi[t7
a. potent b. productive c. prospective d. private fs]Zw mA^
46. The royal cookwas eager to know what kinds of food or dishes would ______ the would-be queen.So he inquired many people from the high officials to the palace maids of lowrank. T{K+1SPy4
a. appeal for b. call on c. call for d. appeal to p|%Y\!
47. _______ hisold age, his stage performance was really incredible: almost beyond everyone’simagination.
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48. When theheadmaster told her the good news about her championship in the nationalcontest, she couldn’t help bursting into laughter and her eyes ______. 4_I,wG@
a. emitted b. shot c. sparkled d. span J&: