Water covers 70% of our planet, and it is easy to assume that it will always be _____. As a matter of fact, freshwater is incredibly rare. (9/2)
(A) massive (B) plentiful (C) splendid (D) luxurious
The government _____ the use of plastic bags to cut down on the amount of garbage. (9/3)
(A) regulated (B) motivated (C) violated (D) negotiated
The food at that Japanese restaurant is really delicious. _____, it is not very expensive. (9/6)
(A) Namely (B) Consequently (C) Furthermore (D) Nevertheless
The animal rights activists are _____ a boycott against all products that are tested on animals. (9/8)
(A) fending off (B) serving as (C) calling for (D) drawing in
Shohei Ohtani made his MLB _____ in 2018 and has thrived as a star for the Los Angeles Angels since then. (9/9)
(A) assault (B) outlet (C) blast (D) debut
The wastewater was _____ chemicals to remove the toxic substances, and then it was safe for consumption again. (9/10)
(A) derived from (B) concerned about (C) scolded for (D) treated with
Danny was feeling upset and anxious, so Scott tried to calm him down with some _____ words. (9/13)
(A) comforting (B) hurtful (C) unspoken (D) optional
After the wind _____ the fog, Hans and Grace could clearly see a hut in the distance. (9/15)
(A) restored (B) dispersed (C) sprinkled (D) confined
_____ against older workers is a widespread phenomenon. Many companies don’t hire people over 45 because they assume older workers aren’t as knowledgeable. (9/16)
(A) Prejudice (B) Evidence (C) Defense (D) Argument
Mom said the bananas and the vegetables we bought should be stored _____, so I put them in different drawers in the fridge. (9/17)
(A) recklessly (B) generously (C) separately (D) physically
Although the _____ happened over a year ago, Alan still feels depressed every time he thinks about it. (9/20)
(A) pastime (B) incident (C) district (D) energy
Students should not _____ any science experiments unless they are under the supervision of a teacher. (9/22)
(A) strike (B) explore (C) conduct (D) inspire
This decision may cost us more in the short term, but it will be _____ in the long term. (9/23)
(A) beneficial (B) complicated (C) reluctant (D) frequent
The successful businessman _____ a lot of setbacks before becoming what he is today. (9/24)
(A) crossed out (B) left behind (C) handed over (D) went through
The serial killer was arrested in the abandoned house and _____ sentenced to death. (9/27)
(A) unintentionally (B) subsequently (C) immensely (D) temporarily
Ans: 1. B 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. D
6. D 7. A 8. B 9. A 10. C
11. B 12. C 13. A 14. D 15. B
