三、克漏字測驗
         Most accidents happen because of people’s carelessness. They can be avoided if people learn to be more   16   .For example, before going on a trip by driving, we should check the engines, brakes and tires of our vehicles, so as toreduce the risk of   17   . At our homes, we should also make sure there are at least some fire extinguishers nearbythat are within their effective dates, then we can   18   when it breaks out and before it goes beyond control. Forolder houses or apartments, we need to inspect whether there is any problem or damage in their structure or exterior inorder to keep them   19   when the Nature strikes in the form of   20   .
【題組】16.
(A) polite and modest
(B) honest and sincere
(C) alert and prepared
(D) outgoing and friendly