Everyday English and Translation
Vocabulary
Language Use
Music and Films
Linking Words
100
"OUT OF ORDER" What does this sign mean?
A. something is not working.
B.Someone has to make an order.
C. The situation is out of control.
D. No one knows what is happening.
A. something is not working.
100
Mike and Julie met at a bookstore and really _________. They were married one year later.
A. captivate B. hit it off C. stand out D. laid-back
B. hit it off
100
Don't worry, I ____________ the kids tomorrow. A. will look up B. will look over C. will look after
C. will look after
100
What is the name of the song?
A. burning B. Fire C. Rolling in the Deep D. Story
C. Rolling in the Deep
100
We didn't enjoy the day __________ the awful weather. A. despite B. because C. because of D. although
C. because of
200
情人眼裡出西施 / 愛情是盲目的。
Love is blind.
200
In my o__________ , you should see a doctor and take a day off.
opinion
200
I am writing to complain about the condition of your coach. Last week, we _______ a coach from your company to take my students on a school trip.
A. rented B. hired C. borrowed D. lent
B. hired
200
Who is this actor?
Bruce Lee
200
___________, I prefer the second candidate / applicant. A. On the one hand B. On the contrary C. Personally
C. Personally
300
A car company posting "TRADE-INS WELCOME" This means:
A. They like to exchange cars with you.
B. You can bargain for new cars.
C. They buy old cars from you.
D. They are new in the business, all guests are welcome!
A. They like to exchange cars with you.
300
To prepare for the photography competition, Betsy has been taking and editing photos in order to h_____ her skills.
hone
300
It is now raining. I wish the sun ________ right now.
were shining
300
What is the name of this movie?
A. Fantasy Island B. Life of Pi C. The Vanishing D. Jumanji
B. Life of Pi
300
'I suppose your wife does't understand you.' '____________, she understands me very well.' A. On the other hand B. On the contrary C. On the one hand D. For one thing
B. On the contrary
400
預防勝於治療。
Prevention is better than cure.
400
Let’s stop doting on children and buying pricey gifts for them, otherwise they will be so materialistic and __________.
A. self-sufficient B. mediocrity C. narcissistic D. inaugural
C. narcissistic
400
I didn't get home until well after midnight last night. Otherwise, I ______ (return) your call.
would have returned
400
What is the next line of the song?
See, I never thought that I could walk through fire
I never thought that I could take the burn
I never had the strength to take it higher
Until I reached the point of no return
And there's just no turning back
When your heart's under attack
Gonna give everything I have
_________________________
It's my destiny
400
Boys are goods at Maths, _____________ girls are good at language. A. in contrast with B. on the contrary C. while D. in spite of
C. while
500
"CONCESSION FARE" Which of the following is the closet in meaning to this term?
A. Reduced ticket-price offered to the elderly.
B. The ticket can be used continuously.
C. The ticket shows the fare.
D. The fares are approved.
A. Reduced ticket-price offered to the elderly.
500
We ordered a Cesar salad as an _________ (開胃菜/頭盤)。
appetizer
500
Combine the sentences.
I received two job offers. I accepted neither of them.
I received two job offers, neither of which I accepted.
500
Which of the following two are Jessie J's songs?
A. Photograph B. Price Tag C. Bang Bang D. When You Believe
B. Price Tag C. Bang Bang
500
We haven't spoken for more than a week because he is angry with me. (That's why)
He is angry with me. That's why we haven't spoken for more than a week.