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


2. The government accepts whale fishing in principle as long as it is carefully _____. (108年第一銀行考題) 


3. When     about the salary, Mr. Smith wanted to know whether his interviewee was satisfied with how she was paid. (114年第一銀行考題) 


4. Government officials said that they made the decision _____ in mind. (111年兆豐銀行考題) 


5. It is believed that people who are _____ to the Internet have trouble filling professional obligations and their use of the Internet causes strain on relationships with family and friends. (108年合作金庫考題) 


6. The speaker encouraged the graduate class to believe in themselves and follow their _____. (109年合作金庫考題) 


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


8. Paul’s assignment was marked as “late” because he forgot to _____ it by the deadline. (112年第一銀行考題) 


9. The medicine is now available in most _____ shelves. You no longer need prescriptions from doctors. (107年臺灣銀行考題) 


10. Crows in this area often collect _____ objects to decorate their nests. (108年臺灣銀行考題) 


11. This is his fourth _____ to learn the song. He has already tried three times in the past month.  (111年第一銀行考題) 


12. I _____ the entire cake if you had not stopped me. (109年第一銀行考題) 


13. In a job interview, applicants should express themselves _____. (108年合作金庫考題) 


14. The old tax law targeted companies _____ in America that built and sold automobiles locally. (107年臺灣銀行考題) 


15. She worked hard on her project,     she earned first place in the competition. (114年兆豐銀行考題) 


16. During the pandemic crisis, the government is taking steps to _____ business development in economically distressed areas. (110年合庫金控考題) 


17. The interior designer needs to _____ the size of the room to see if the furniture will fit there.  (111年第一銀行考題) 


18. Young children are unable to grasp _____ ideas before they reach a certain level of cognitive maturity. (107年第一銀行考題) 


19. After hearing the bad news, the poor man just _____ and couldn’t think clearly for the next 20 minutes.  (111年兆豐銀行考題) 


20. Trained in one of the top _____ schools, he always amazes the customers with his creative and tasty dishes. (112年第一銀行考題) 


21. At the conference regarding terrorism, the organization leader declares it’s time that all global citizens _____ to help. (108年彰化銀行考題) 


22. Ensuring food safety is one of those federal government _____ we only notice when it fails. (107年兆豐銀行考題) 


23. The airline just gave a     of delay to let the passengers know about the inconvenience. (113年第一銀行考題) 


24. More security guards have been assigned to the presidential palace to prevent any attempt to _____. (107年臺灣中小企業銀行考題) 


25. Those who respect _____ in a workplace usually gain respect and friendship easily. (108年兆豐銀行考題) 


26. Drug trials did not provide sufficient _____ that the medicine is effective. (109年彰化銀行考題) 


27. 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) 


28. Governor Hogan _____ a bill into law later this week that provides grants to eligible students. (107年第一銀行考題) 


29. _____ differences run deeper than skin color. They affect a person’s speech, manner, and beliefs. (108年彰化銀行考題) 


30. If you     your phone overnight, the battery will degrade faster. (114年合作金庫考題) 


31. She thinks that as a millionaire, she can do _____. (111年合作金庫考題) 


32. 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) 


33. Drinking clean water is     for maintaining good health. (114年第一銀行考題) 


34. Today is a special day for us. _____ it’s our wedding anniversary. (112年合作金庫考題) 


35. 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) 


36. In my opinion, no one can cook _____ seafood than the Michelin-starred chef Andre Chiang. (107年臺灣中小企業銀行考題) 


37. Brenda’s performance is okay, but the ups and downs in quality make her work _____ and unreliable. (110年臺灣銀行考題) 


38. The mayor declared a citywide _____ ahead of a storm that is expected to bring record rainfall this weekend.  (111年第一銀行考題) 


39. When that famous singer went on stage, his     began to shout and scream for his attention. (114年兆豐銀行考題) 


40. If it _____ tomorrow, the outdoor barbeque party will be called off. (108年兆豐銀行考題) 


41. President Trump and his _____ from Canada and France will meet tomorrow. Together, the top political leaders of the three nations will unveil a new goal for generating carbon-free power. (109年第一銀行考題) 


42. I love to visit this _____ lake to enjoy the quietness and peacefulness as it’s located deep in the mountains and very few people come here. (110年合作金庫考題) 


43. The magic show _____ to bring about 10,000 audiences, 50 % more than last year. (112年合作金庫考題) 


44. Not only my father but also my grandparents     against my idea of quitting college. (113年土地銀行考題) 


45. _____ you watched any movies lately? (112年合作金庫考題) 


46. Even if he thinks there are some major flaws in the plan, the intern dare not _____ what the manager says. (108年兆豐銀行考題) 


47. 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) 


48. The little boy broke his watch _____ so that he can ask his parents to buy a new one for him. (111年土地銀行考題) 


49. I am a bit chubby, so people's question about when my baby is due really     me. (113年臺灣銀行考題) 


50. Over the years, dust began to     on the old bookshelf, making it look dirty and neglected. (114年合作金庫考題)