單選題 每題2分

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1. One species of Australian frog lays up to 25 eggs at a time and _____ for protection.　(108年合作金庫考題)　

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2. Recent research has led people to believe that the negative effects of smoking can be _____ to some extent by following a healthy lifestyle.　(108年合作金庫考題)　

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3. 　　From 1948 to 1993, when white people ruled South Africa, only black people with permits could go in white people’s areas. One day, two black men met in a whites-only section of a city. One of them had a permit to work in the zone, but the other did not.
　　Suddenly they saw a policeman coming towards them, and they felt worried. “Run!” whispered the man with the permit to his friend. “I’ll follow behind.”
　　So they started running and the policeman shouted “Stop, stop!” and began to chase them.
　　After a while, he caught the second man.
　　“Did you think you could get away?” he snarled. “Show me your permit!”
　　The man, playing for time, fumbled in his pockets for over one minute and finally took out his permit.
　　The policeman was surprised. He knew that he had been tricked. The man without the permit was now too far away to be caught.
　　“You had a permit, but why did you run?” the officer asked unhappily.
　　“Doctor’s orders,” said the man. “My doctor has asked me to run a mile every evening.”
　　“Oh, yes?” the policeman doubted. “Then why was your friend running?”
　　“His doctor has ordered him to run, too,” said the man.
　　The policeman became red with rage.
　　“You think you’re very smart, don’t you?” he yelled. “But tell me, if you were only running for your health, why didn’t you stop when you saw me running after you? And don’t tell me you didn’t see me chasing you...... I know you did!”
　　“Of course I knew you were running after me,” said the man.
　　“Then why didn’t you stop?” asked the policeman, ready to arrest the man once he admitted his wrongdoing.
　　“I thought you too had been ordered to run by your doctor,” said the man.

Why were the two black men worried when they saw the policeman walking towards them?　(110年合庫金控考題)　

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4. 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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5. Jane has become _____ as she faces difficulties with a calmer and more thoughtful manner than she did.　(108年彰化銀行考題)　

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6. Can you tell me which extension number _____ to speak to the sales representative?　(108年合作金庫考題)　

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7. Gratitude can _____ common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.　(107年兆豐銀行考題)　

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8. Supporters of hydrogen power explain _____ as an energy source, as water and heat are the only byproducts.　(108年第一銀行考題)　

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9. Be forceful! If you can’t make your point _____ in a negotiation, you probably shouldn’t be there in the first place.　(107年彰化銀行考題)　

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10. The staircase is an _____ part of the architect's home design. It's compatible with everything else in color and style.　(107年第一銀行考題)　

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11. When lava reaches the surface, its temperature can be 10 times _____ boiling water.　(108年合作金庫考題)　

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12. Last week, there were 200 students 　　　 in the library to prepare for the mid-term exam.　(113年第一銀行考題)　

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13. Liberty Bank, 　　　 shareholders were passionate about getting a new CEO, has been going through some turbulent changes recently.　(113年合作金庫考題)　

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14. _____ from the top of the mountain, the beach is crowded with hotels and others high-rise buildings 　(111年第一銀行考題)　

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15. Stress is a state which is _____ complicated to be kept under full control.　(108年第一銀行考題)　

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16. As a successful _____, he never failed to make people laugh in his long career of forty-two years.　(108年合作金庫考題)　

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17. In addition to _____ breakfast for the family, the boy also bought a gift for his father.　(111年土地銀行考題)　

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18. His remarks were _____ a joke; don't take them too seriously.　(108年第一銀行考題)　

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19. The substance can cause _____ damage to the body that cannot be undone even if you try hard.　(108年第一銀行考題)　

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20. The recruitment of new engineers is _____ to reinforce the competitiveness of this company.　(108年臺灣中小企業銀行考題)　

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21. When World War II broke out, my grandfather fled his country and thus became a _____.　(108年彰化銀行考題)　

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22. Lauren would rather practice yoga than 　　　.　(113年土地銀行考題)　

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23. The team worked 　　　 to meet the tight deadline for the project.　(113年第一銀行考題)　

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24. This radio DJ has a very good _____ in music, and I always like to listen to his program.　(107年臺灣中小企業銀行考題)　

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25. Our boss was not happy at all when he found this quarter's growth in sales was only 　　　.　(113年臺灣銀行考題)　

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26. The policeman is quite concerned about _____ or not the suspect is telling the truth.　(112年臺灣銀行考題)　

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27. If you keep eating _____ food such as pizza and French fries, it’d be very hard for you to lose weight.　(112年第一銀行考題)　

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28. Waking up with a hangover can be awful. The intense headache coupled with random waves of nausea _____ usually enough to make you consider giving up drinking forever.　(109年合作金庫考題)　

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

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30. 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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31. The new janitor, _____ the remodeled security system, triggered the alarm by accident.　(108年合作金庫考題)　

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32. The lawyer explained that the contract was not 　　　 because it was missing a signature.　(114年第一銀行考題)　

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33. How did the black man help his friend?　(110年合庫金控考題)　

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34. Waking up late and therefore arriving at the train station almost two hours late, _____.　(109年第一銀行考題)　

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35. After his business empire _____, he fled the country and was never heard of since.　(107年第一銀行考題)　

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36. The organization is working closely with scientists and governments world-wide to share knowledge and _____ about HIV disease.　(109年臺灣銀行考題)　

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37. _____ Tony spoke publicly to guard his rights, all his friends and family were amazed.　(110年臺灣銀行考題)　

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38. Do you remember how long _____ since you quit smoking?　(109年臺灣銀行考題)　

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39. Flooding in this area _____ to happen far more often a decade ago than it does today, but it has changed.　(107年第一銀行考題)　

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40. After taking four very difficult final exams in one week, Jane felt so _____ that the semester was finally over.　(111年合作金庫考題)　

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41. The patient is in a _____ stage. What happens in the next eight hours is very important as it will decide whether he will be able to survive or not.　(111年合作金庫考題)　

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42. 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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43. It's _____ today. You'd better put on a jacket.　(107年土地銀行考題)　

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44. When you visit an indoor place, check the locations of the emergency _____ so that you can run away for your life in case of fire alarms.　(110年合庫金控考題)　

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45. The unusual technique, used only by some modern painters, _____ contradicts with what was taught in class.　(107年第一銀行考題)　

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46. Employees in the 21st century need to be able to 　　　 quickly and move from job to job.　(113年第一銀行考題)　

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47. Every year my parents would take me to Tucson, Arizona, in the U.S., _____ I was born in 15 years ago.　(108年合作金庫考題)　

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

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49. _____ a pet is good to the health of the elderly, especially those who live alone.　(108年土地銀行考題)　

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50. Such dangerous experiments were often carried out in _____ areas so that no one will get hurt.　(109年第一銀行考題)　

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