英文學測

Posters of the local rock band were displayed in store windows to promote the sale of their ______ tickets.
(A) journey
(B) traffic
(C) concert
(D) record

Maria didn’t want to deliver the bad news to David about his failing the job interview. She herself was quite ______ about it.
(A) awful
(B) drowsy
(C) tragic
(D) upset

The newcomer speaks with a strong Irish ______; he must be from Ireland.
(A) accent
(B) identity
(C) gratitude
(D) signature

Although Maggie has been physically ______ to her wheelchair since the car accident， she does not limit herself to indoor activities.
(A) ceased
(B) committed
(C) confined
(D) conveyed

All passengers riding in cars are required to fasten their seatbelts in order to reduce the risk of ______ in case of an accident.
(A) injury
(B) offense
(C) sacrifice
(D) victim

The principal of this school is a man of exceptional ______. He sets aside a part of his salary for a scholarship fund for children from needy families.
(A) security
(B) maturity
(C) facility
(D) generosity

The science teacher always ______ the use of the laboratory equipment before she lets her students use it on their own.
(A) tolerates
(B) associates
(C) demonstrates
(D) exaggerates

Most of the area is covered by woods， where bird species are so ______ that it is a paradise for birdwatchers.
(A) durable
(B) private
(C) realistic
(D) numerous

In most cases， the committee members can reach agreement quickly. ______， however， they differ greatly in opinion and have a hard time making decisions.
(A) Occasionally
(B) Automatically
(C) Enormously
(D) Innocently

Many people try to save a lot of money before ______， since having enough money would give them a sense of security for their future.
(A) isolation
(B) promotion
(C) retirement
(D) announcement