1. E-learning in Taiwan has recently emerged as a highly promising learning medium for enhancing traditional classroom instruction.

I A. obstacle

B. barrier

C. approach

2. For example, e-learning eliminates time constraints and space limitations faced by classroom instruction.

A. eradicates 

B. complements

C. supplements

3. For example, e-learning eliminates time constraints and space limitations faced by classroom instruction.

A. restraints

B. openings

C. opportunities  

4. Another strength of e-learning is its ability to construct personal learning environments.

A. detriment

B. handicap

C. merit    

5. Internet-based English learning websites are a notable example.

A. specimen

B. anomaly

C. deviance

6. Such websites commonly adopt the sharable content object reference model (SCORM), which emphasizes reusability, accessibility, durability and interoperability.

A. impingement

B.  obtrusion

C. openness

7. Such websites commonly adopt the sharable content object reference model (SCORM), which emphasizes reusability, accessibility, durability and interoperability.

A. fragility

B. firmness

C.  flimsiness

8.  Successful adoption of the SCORM standard has significantly reduced the temporal and spatial constraints faced by e-learners.

A. fleeting 

B. perennial

C. enduring

9. Unsurprisingly, recent statistics indicate strong growth in e-learning.

A. degradation

B. deterioration

C. evolution

10. For instance, in 2003, the e-learning market in the United States generated revenues of US$ 400,000,000, and the compound annual growth rate for e-learning revenues is predicted to reach 20.7% from 2002 to 2007.

A. expended

B. produced

C. exhausted

11. In sum, e-learning represents a highly promising area for digital content applications.

A. excavations

B.   implementations

C.  extractions

12. Commercial strategies involving Internet-based English learning websites thus are receiving increased attention.

A. evasions

B. elusions

C. blueprints

13. Successful commercialization requires prioritizing market orientation, making teaching design and pedagogical content a primary concern.

A. egression

B. direction

C. migration

14.  Interactive websites enable learners to enhance their competitiveness in school and at work.

A. empower

B. denigrate

C. tarnish

15. Successful learning websites adopt the latest information technologies while integrating the expertise of multidisciplinary professionals.

A. impotence

B. decrepitude

C. adeptness

16. For instance, several Internet-based English learning websites employ professionals in art design, information technology, marketing and curriculum design.

A. lay off

B. hire

C. suspend

17. Since potential revenues increase with market size, Internet-based English learning websites should compete not only for the Taiwan market, but also for the Greater China market.

A. abdicate

B.  contend

C. repudiate

18. E-learning approaches and related expertise can also be applied for developing asynchronous learning and vocational training websites.

A.  relevant

B. contrary

C. deviant

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