OATA Ch.08 - Fill in the blank

Question 1

Ben has written a fully comprehensive _________ to Switzerland after visited.

Answer 1

guide (n) 指南，手冊

Question 2

I’ve always looked to my father for ______________ in badminton skills.

Answer 2

guidance (n) 指導，引導

Question 3

She decided to turn _________ after watching a documentary about how poultry is raised.

Answer 3

vegan (n) 嚴守素食主義者

Question 4

Strict ____________ prohibits the use of all animal products, not just food, and is a lifestyle choice rather than a diet.

Answer 4

veganism (n) 嚴格的素食主義

Question 5

My father is a ____________ in accounting and finance, but he can’t save money!

Answer 5

specialist (n) 專家;專業人員

Question 6

There’s a __________ offer on peaches because this week is Clearance Sales.

Answer 6

special (adj) 特殊的，特別的；不尋常的

Question 7

These flowers are brightly coloured in order to __________ butterflies.

Answer 7

attract (v) 吸引;招引;引起

Question 8

Life in Tokyo has so many _____________ - animation, comics, games, good restaurants, and so on.

Answer 8

attractions (n) 吸引（力）;有吸引力的事物

Question 9

He was a messy ________, always had been, eating too fast for his digestion’s good.

Answer 9

eater (n) - someone who eats a particular amount or type of food

Question 10

We would like to remind all our guests to leave their keys at ___________ before they depart.

Answer 10

reception (n) 接待處；迎接；歡迎

Question 11

I work as a _______________ at a Company. It is my duty to meet and greet applicants, employees, and guests.

Answer 11

receptionist (n) 接待員

Question 12

A _________ is an ornamental feature in a pool or lake which consists of a long narrow stream of water that is forced up into the air by a pump.

Answer 12

fountain (n) 噴泉

Question 13

Oil was __________ from a tiny hole in the tank.

Answer 13

trickling (v) 從…向下滴（或淌）

Question 14

Strawberries and cream - a perfect _______________.

Answer 14

combination

Question 15

This is a new hotel. Each room is comfortably and _____________ furnished.

Answer 15

cosily

Question 16

I’m a ________________ , so I usually eat salads when I’m traveling.

Answer 16

vegetarian

Question 17

This might not be possible, but it’s _____________ a try!

Answer 17

worth (adj)

Question 18

She is so rich that the __________ of her assets is not easy to calculate.

Answer 18

worth (n)

Question 19

This musical contains a lot of great elements. it is a magnificent ______________ of drama, dance and music.

Answer 19

combination

Question 20

I dislike Paul for his ___________ . He thinks that he is never wrong.

Answer 20

arrogance

Question 21

I am going to the cinema this evening but I have not chosen which movie to watch. Do you have any ______________ .

Answer 21

recommendation

Question 22

This winter is the coldest in a decade’s time. It really is ___________ cold. Please wrap up warm.

Answer 22

extraordinarily

Question 23

Fixing spotlights to the ceiling can certainly make the restaurant more ____________ . Couples love having candlelit dinner here as it is really romantic.

Answer 23

special

Question 24

My family and I always go ___________ on vacation. We like travelling.

Answer 24

abroad

Question 25

The business went __________ after investing an enormous amount on a product that failed to sell.

Answer 25

bankrupt

Question 26

Can you believe how busy I am going to be? I have to hand in three pieces of writing, two book reports and one project. I think I will be going ______________ .

Answer 26

crazy

Question 27

All parents are worried that their children will go ____________ if they hang out with hooligans.

Answer 27

astray

Question 28

The girl went ____________ during a family outing on Lantau Island. Her parents had no idea where she was.

Answer 28

missing

Question 29

We ran ________ Mary while we were in the zoo.

Answer 29

into

Question 30

We have run ________ sugar. Can you buy some?

Answer 30

out of

Question 31

We almost ran ________ a deer while we were driving.

Answer 31

over

Question 32

Most cars run ________ unleaded petrol nowadays.

Answer 32

on

Question 33

He ran _________ from home when he was only twelve.

Answer 33

away

Question 34

Since my eyesight is getting worse, Mum took me to an eye _____________ this morning.

Answer 34

specialist

Question 35

The salesperson was very _____________ ! He didn’t let me try on any of the glasses. He attitude made me so angry that we left without buying anything.

Answer 35

arrogant

Question 36

To get rid of Mum’s bad mood, I suggested going to a new cafe my best friend __________ . She really loved it.

Answer 36

recommended

Question 37

The ____________ inside the cafe was really ________________ ! I’ve never been anywhere like this before. I kept waiting for something special and magical to happen!

Answer 37

atmosphere, extraordinary

Question 38

This restaurant inside is too dark. I almost _____________ over one of the potted plants! Luckily, Mum caught me just in time.

Answer 38

stumble

Question 39

The food was disappointing though. Our pizza was very ___________ . Maybe the chef forgot to put salt in it.

Answer 39

bland

Question 40

Our spaghetti had too much __________ in it! It left a really strong smell on our breaths. Mum thought the chef should go back to ________________ school.

Answer 40

garlic, culinary

Question 41

I only liked the home-made ice cream. The waiter ________ chocolate syrup over it. the dripping chocolate made it look and taste is absolutely delicious.

Answer 41

trickle