第26 至 30 題為題組
A new year means a new beginning for most of us. On December 28th last year, the New York City
sanitation department offered people a new way 26 _ farewell to 2007. For one hour on that day, a
huge paper-cutting machine was set up in Times Square so people could 27 their lingering bad
memories. Everything from photos of ex-lovers to lousy report cards could be cut into small pieces, as the
organizers had announced 28. the event. Recycling cans were also provided for items such as 29
CDs and regrettable fashion mistakes. Former schoolteacher Eileen Lawrence won the event’s $250
award for the most creative memory destined for 30 _. She had created a painting from a photo of her
ex-boyfriend, who Lawrence was happy to say goodbye to.
26. (A) bid
(B) to bid
(C) bidding
(D) bidden
27. (A) destroy
(B) maintain
(C) dislike
(D) create
28. (A) until
(B) prior to
(C) above all
(D) beforehand
29. (A) available
(B) amusing
(C) annoying
(D) artificial
30. (A) machine
(B) machines
(C) a machine
(D) the machine
