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1. The tornado _____ through the state Saturday night killed at least 26 people.　(112年第一銀行考題)　

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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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5. Bananas are grown in _____ regions, where the climate is hot and wet.　(107年土地銀行考題)　

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6. ※請依上文回答問題※ How can pets get a nice look?　(113年臺灣銀行考題)　

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7. The best body cam should have a durable, compact design, good video resolution, and long battery life so it doesn’t need to be _____ recharged.　(110年第一銀行考題)　

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

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9. My family will return from Italy _____ two weeks.　(107年第一銀行考題)　

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10. Statistics _____ that adolescents spend more time on social networking websites than people above the age of forty.　(108年兆豐銀行考題)　

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11. The important documents for this meeting have been _____ electronically prior to the meeting date.　(108年合作金庫考題)　

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12. Due to unexpected circumstances, the company had to _____ the event until next year.　(111年合作金庫考題)　

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

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

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15. I don’t know _____.　(110年土地銀行考題)　

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

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17. The company hires best workers and uses best materials in order to make products of the highest _____.　(108年土地銀行考題)　

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18. The team will _____ the risks of the strategy in order to decide whether to adopt it or not.　(109年彰化銀行考題)　

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

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20. I’m so glad that I left early, or I _____ caught in the accident.　(111年第一銀行考題)　

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21. 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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22. The instructor recommended _____ the language so that young readers could comprehend.　(109年彰化銀行考題)　

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23. Due to the pandemic, my father’s company lost at least 80 employees, _____ are under home quarantine.　(110年合作金庫考題)　

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24. Studies have shown that the more physical activity teenagers participate in, _____ they are to report depression.　(112年第一銀行考題)　

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25. I need a pair of _____ boots to keep my feet dry when walking in the rain.　(109年第一銀行考題)　

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26. He didn’t study at all; _____, he went to the party and didn’t come home until seven in the morning.　(108年合作金庫考題)　

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27. According to the new reports published by the World Health Organization (WHO), _____ any of the classified dangerous diseases to break out, the measure of quarantine would be taken.　(108年合作金庫考題)　

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28. Two kids in the room are still sleeping, while _____ are up running around.　(112年第一銀行考題)　

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29. You look prettier in person than in the pictures. These photos didn’t do you _____.　(112年臺灣銀行考題)　

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30. About _____ of students in this college, i.e. 650 out of 1000, have to commute because of dormitory shortage.　(107年臺灣銀行考題)　

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31. New York City is a top _____ for many visitors when it comes to shopping. In New York you will find anything and sometimes prices are even cheaper than in other countries.　(108年合作金庫考題)　

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

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33. As the number of confirmed cases _____ in the city, the government began to consider shutting down schools.　(109年彰化銀行考題)　

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34. Before a company _____ its product, it has to do thorough research on the market and analyze customers’ preferences.　(108年兆豐銀行考題)　

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35. 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)　

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36. I like to drink black coffee. The stronger it is, _____ I like it.　(110年合作金庫考題)　

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37. I am already eighteen years old. Stop _____ me like a little boy.　(110年第一銀行考題)　

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38. After several tragic incidents in the U.S., a controversy has _____ over the gun control.　(108年第一銀行考題)　

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39. Peter and Tom are competing for the position of the manager. The former has better work experience than 　　　.　(113年臺灣銀行考題)　

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40. Due to the recent typhoon, many animals and their feeds _____ away by flood waters.　(112年合作金庫考題)　

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41. All the students and faculty in the school know _____ during an earthquake.　(108年第一銀行考題)　

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42. Mr. Watson has been doing _____ with the cigar importer for over a decade.　(108年臺灣中小企業銀行考題)　

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43. To _____ the problem of teenage smoking, the state decided to ban all tobacco and e-cigarette sales.　(108年合作金庫考題)　

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44. The water at the surface of the sea is warmer than _____ at greater depths.　(111年第一銀行考題)　

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45. A really good way to notice your thoughts and catch any disempowering thoughts as soon as possible _____ by focusing on how you feel.　(110年第一銀行考題)　

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46. If you want to know how our hardware products are made, I can arrange a 　　　 tour.　(113年合作金庫考題)　

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47. Practice and rehearse often! The more you do that, _____ the outcome will be in your favor.　(107年彰化銀行考題)　

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48. We have seen _____ after the passing of the new law.　(108年合作金庫考題)　

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49. Students in more than 800 locations around the United States plan to go on strike from school on Friday to _____ protests.　(109年第一銀行考題)　

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50. There's a lot of traffic at this _____. You have to wait for a green light to cross the street.　(107年臺灣中小企業銀行考題)　

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