單選題 每題2分

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1. All the seats on the bus were 　　　, so we had to stand.　(113年臺灣銀行考題)　

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2. Bananas are grown in _____ regions, where the climate is hot and wet.　(107年土地銀行考題)　

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3. 閱讀測驗【請依照段落上下文意，選出最適當的答案】
Don't tell Cindy Hamilton that her poodle Marcy is just a dog. As Cindy will quickly tell you, Marcy is a full member of the family. Dressed in style, she goes everywhere with the family. Indeed, from designer clothes to luxury hotels, pets can have it all these days. It's not a bad time to be a furry friend.
In many countries, it's common to see people out on the town with their pets. Sometimes, animals are dressed better than their masters. Thanks to a booming pet wear industry, your dog, cat, mouse, or bird has more fashion choices than ever. Store shelves are filled with fancy coats, shoes, dresses, and collars.
To help a pet look his or her best, grooming services can give your little buddy a gorgeous haircut. After spending an afternoon at a pet spa, why not go out for a bite to eat? Some restaurants welcome pets. They provide water and treats for your companion. Some even have special menus so you can order something to eatyou're your dog!Families going on vacation no longer have to worry about leaving their pets at home. Pet hotels can watch your animal for you. Some, like The Barkley in Ohio, USA, offer a range of cage types. The best cages even come with a TV that shows animal programsFor those who can't bear to leave their pets behind, some vacation rental homes advertise that they are pet friendly. Of course, they require security deposits. You never know when Bruno might decide to chew up a sofa!The pet services industry keeps getting bigger and better, and animals worldwide are loving it. It's no wonder they often look like kings and queens walking down the street. And why not? With all the love and friendship pets give us, they deserve the very best.

※請依上文回答問題※ What does Cindy Hamilton think about Marcy?　(113年臺灣銀行考題)　

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4. I didn’t realize putting on a play _____ so much work.　(112年合作金庫考題)　

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5. Don’t be so _____. Look on the bright side and you’ll see that there’s still hope.　(112年兆豐銀行考題)　

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6. If you want a quick idea, this biography offers a _____ of the celebrity’s life before he became famous.　(110年臺灣銀行考題)　

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7. Planting a tree is a lifelong endeavor. How a tree grows hinges on the type of tree selected, planting location, and the _____ care after planting.　(108年合作金庫考題)　

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8. The lecture was so 　　　 that many students struggled to stay awake until the end.　(113年臺灣銀行考題)　

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9. According to the guideline of the lab, students are not allowed to handle these chemicals unless they are under the _____ of teachers.　(110年合庫金控考題)　

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10. 請回答上文編號20 　(113年臺灣銀行考題)　

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11. Many citizens are worried about the development of _____ weapons, for fear that it could bring about terrible disasters on human beings.　(108年兆豐銀行考題)　

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12. Participants of the conference can claim their conference bags _____ arrival at the conference site.　(109年臺灣銀行考題)　

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13. The type of jazz, _____ as “swing,” was first introduced by Duke Ellington when he composed and recorded “It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing.”　(108年合作金庫考題)　

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14. 克漏字測驗【請依照段落上下文意，選出最適當的答案】
Last week, a friend asked me if I wanted to try skydiving. I have always been afraid of 　16　, so I said no at first. "Come on," said my friend, "the best way to conquer your fear is to 　17　. If you hate swimming, you must jump right into the water and get used to it." I thought about it for a moment. "Plus," he went on, "I found a place that 　18　. It may not have the best safety record, but think about how much money we'll save!" Upon hearing this, I 　19　 his proposal very firmly. There's no way I would risk my life over something that is not 100% safe, no matter how 　20　 it could be.

請回答上文編號16 　(113年臺灣銀行考題)　

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15. These new regulations and strategies will go into _____ this coming February.　(108年合作金庫考題)　

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16. An _____ number of fires were recorded in Brazil this year. There have never been so many fires reported before.　(109年合作金庫考題)　

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17. The air conditioner is not working. When _____?　(112年第一銀行考題)　

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18. Angry parents _____ one of the major entrances into the school hours before the event started.　(109年彰化銀行考題)　

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19. The 25-15 vote showed that the _____ of the class chose Lisa as their new leader.　(110年土地銀行考題)　

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20. In contrast with _____ of the southern region, the sheep dwelling here didn’t struggle against being kept in the same barn.　(108年彰化銀行考題)　

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21. Just give us _____ time and we will give you a perfectly clean space.　(111年合作金庫考題)　

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22. After the exposure of the murder case, the police are conducting ongoing _____ into the man’s death.　(110年合庫金控考題)　

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23. It's inconvenient to take 　　　 with you to pay for large purchases.　(113年第一銀行考題)　

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24. We didn't see any whales during our trip; however, we did _____ schools of dolphins flipping by.　(107年臺灣中小企業銀行考題)　

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25. The player, 　　　, is expected to retire next year.　(114年第一銀行考題)　

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26. Blockbuster, a famous video rental company, _____ their number of stores significantly. In 2004, it had more than nine thousand stores in the US.　(108年兆豐銀行考題)　

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27. The construction of the factory will move on, despite _____ from local residents.　(108年第一銀行考題)　

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28. Twenty people must _____ in typhoons last year. But the exact number hasn’t been released.　(109年第一銀行考題)　

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29. The professor reminded her students 　　　 the deadline of their term papers.　(113年第一銀行考題)　

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30. The plant manager is considering buying a new grinding machine to replace the old one to ensure _____ with the plant’s high-quality standards.　(109年合作金庫考題)　

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31. _____ those with fixed mindsets, those with growth mindsets believe they can improve their abilities by learning from their mistakes.　(112年第一銀行考題)　

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32. My company sent me to the US to study business administration for six months last year. I am really pleased _____ the opportunity to learn about another culture.　(110年合庫金控考題)　

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33. Most teenagers _____ for themselves. Their mothers usually take care of everything.　(111年臺灣銀行考題)　

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34. After the war, many people became 　　　 and had to seek shelter in other countries.　(114年兆豐銀行考題)　

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35. He is probably _　　　 tennis player on the school team.　(113年土地銀行考題)　

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36. The practice, while considered unacceptable in big cities, was actually pretty common in _____ areas.　(109年合作金庫考題)　

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37. In the recent popular TV series, _____ was gradually built up with questions revolving around who may have killed the protagonist.　(111年臺灣銀行考題)　

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38. As the amount of available data grows, the problem of managing the information becomes more difficult, _____ can lead to information overload.　(110年第一銀行考題)　

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39. I've spent hours _____ out the problems. I finally made it.　(107年土地銀行考題)　

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40. A television was a _____ back in the 1960s as only richer families could afford it.　(108年合作金庫考題)　

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41. Can you tell me why 　　　 the police when you were robbed?　(113年第一銀行考題)　

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42. Buying smaller homes enables home owners to reduce living costs _____ utility bills.　(107年第一銀行考題)　

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43. _____ his past behavior, I wouldn’t be surprised if you don’t welcome him.　(111年第一銀行考題)　

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44. It's _____ clear that he did it. All the evidence showed he killed the boy for sure.　(107年土地銀行考題)　

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45. The athlete realized that he couldn't keep delaying his training, as 　　　 does not help him win the race.　(114年第一銀行考題)　

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46. The software _____ on your computer may put your computer at risk.　(111年合作金庫考題)　

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47. The Mayflower was bound for Virginia, but a violent hurricane _____ off course.　(108年合作金庫考題)　

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48. A: _____ did you buy this new lock for your house?B: In my neighborhood there were several thefts happening this month.　(110年土地銀行考題)　

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49. _____ the assignment, Jennifer uploaded her work on the designated platform.　(111年臺灣銀行考題)　

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50. 　　　 highly skilled in negotiation, the lawyer won the case successfully.　(114年合作金庫考題)　

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