18. Today’s news included the results of a study by Veterans General Hospital on the rise in alcohol
19. Many smartphone manufacturers are developing user-friendly mobile devices with many features for
21. The HR manager _____ back from his business trip when we have our meeting next Monday.(A) is com
24. _____ other forms of energy, the cost of producing solar energy is relatively economical.(A) Unl
23. The representatives of two labor unions haven’t reached a consensus and _____ a solution after m
25. “What do you do for a living?” Choose the best response.(A) I live just a few blocks from here.(
27. A lot of research shows that health problems _____ poor diet and a relative lack of exercise.(A)
28. Too much sun damages the skin, _____ many people still do not use sunscreen.(A) since (B) and (C
29. All new employees enroll in an intensive English program designed to _____ the amount of time th
31. Dian is so pleased to be informed of an opening in Taipei’s branch since she has been thinking o
32. “Susan is all dressed up. I’d say she’s fishing for compliments.” What does the speaker think ab
33. “Everyone, we’re just pulling in to our stop at Austin. We’ll be here for ten minutes to take on
34. Since the files are regarded as strictly _____, you should save them with a password.(A) confide
35. Interestingly, the painting on the wall is _____ upside down in that restaurant.(A) hung (B) han
36. Any attempt to influence the referees during the game will be regarded as a(n) _____ of the rule
37. The newly-appointed CEO is known not only for her integrity _____ for her decisiveness.(A) or (B
38. Don’t be troubled by Kate’s frequent angry remarks. It’s just _____ of her illness.(A) a clarifi
39. Everyone can be creative. Creativity is a tool we can all equip ourselves with and _____.(A) fut
40. “Believe it or not, Fred’s new novel has been selling like hot cakes.” Choose the best explanati