The Chinese Online Writing Lab

1. The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense has made significant technological advances in manufacturing ground-to-air guided anti-missile systems.

I A.  immaterial

B.  nugatory

C.  landmark

2. For instance, besides developing the Ray-Ting 2000 artillery multiple launch rocket system, the Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology has designed and enhanced the following missile systems:  Shiung-Feng 1 and 2, and Ting-Kung 1 and 2. 

A.  propel

B.  splash down

C.  descend

3. Previously, Taiwan imported ground-to-air guided anti-missile systems from its diplomatic allies. 

A.  assailants

B.  adversaries

C.  confederates    

4. However, Chinese objections over Taiwanese defense purchases have forced Taiwan to develop its own ground-to-air guided anti-missile system.

A.  avows

B.  averments

C.  demurs

5. Shiung-Feng 1 and 2 are short and medium range missile systems that are highly accurate and reliable under adverse weather conditions.

A.  dubitable

B.  punctilious

C.  contestable

6. Fitted with a semi-active radar homing seeker, the Ting-Kung 1 missile is designed for medium range interception under an aerial saturation attack. 

A.  acquiescence

B.  interference

C.  malleability

7. The Ting-Kung 2 missile has increased range and firepower by adopting an active radar homing seeker.

A.  appeasement

B.  pacifism

C.  pyrotechnics  

8. Additionally, the Ray-Ting 2000, which is designed to repel an amphibious attack and provide superior firepower to conventional tube artillery, is equipped with a fully automatic fire control system, elevation and azimuth driven systems, as well as positional and direction determining systems.

A.  repulse

B.  allure

C.  entice

9. Additionally, the Ray-Ting 2000, which is designed to repel an amphibious attack and provide superior firepower to conventional tube artillery, is equipped with a fully automatic fire control system, elevation and azimuth driven systems, as well as positional and direction determining systems.

A.  slipshod

B.  amateurish

C.  transcendent

10. This system is considered one of the most powerful artillery multiple launch rocket systems worldwide.

A.  enervate

B.  stalwart

C.  debilitated

11. To create a balance in the arms buildup involving Taiwan and China, local arms manufacturers such as the Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology must implement appropriate management strategies to increase their ability to supply domestic defense needs, thus alleviating over dependence on imported weapons.

A.  diminishing

B.  exacerbating

C.  aggravating

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