單選題 每題2分

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

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2. 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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3. The device is to be used for _____ purposes only. No commercial use will be allowed.　(112年兆豐銀行考題)　

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4. 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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5. 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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6. The mother felt desperate because there was _____ hope for her son’s full recovery after the car accident.　(108年兆豐銀行考題)　

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7. In the presidential debate, the candidate was asked to clarify what he meant _____ pragmatic diplomacy.　(108年臺灣銀行考題)　

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8. 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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9. _____ there’s no set recommendation for daily water intake, a rule of thumb is to drink 2000 cc a day.　(107年彰化銀行考題)　

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10. 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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11. Her strength is _____. She never gives up in the face of difficulties.　(111年兆豐銀行考題)　

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12. _____ the loud noise and glaring light, the baby started to cry.　(111年土地銀行考題)　

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13. A true debt crisis occurs when a country is in danger of not meeting its debt _____.　(110年第一銀行考題)　

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14. Mary would not be a victim of domestic violence if she _____ brave enough to say no to her husband.　(108年臺灣中小企業銀行考題)　

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15. 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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16. Thomas Edison is best remembered as the inventor of the electric light bulb, but he first attracted great fame by creating an _____ machine that could record sound and play it back.　(110年第一銀行考題)　

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17. Northern elephant seals and Weddell seals can dive to 　　　 of 600-1,250 meters.　(113年第一銀行考題)　

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18. _____ risk putting into that type of business.　(110年合作金庫考題)　

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19. The information was of _____ value to the researchers. It led them to one of the greatest findings over the years.　(112年兆豐銀行考題)　

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20. I avoid 　　　 downtown whenever I can. The traffic and parking can be quite challenging.　(113年合作金庫考題)　

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

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22. By focusing on books for women, this independent bookstore found a _____ and survived competition.　(107年第一銀行考題)　

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23. 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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24. 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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25. The bad weather did not upset the students. _____, they were more excited than ever. 　(111年兆豐銀行考題)　

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26. 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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27. It's crucial to get a _____ for COVID-19 to prevent the disease from spreading.　(112年土地銀行考題)　

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28. The continued abuse of human rights has now led the United States to impose _____ against the regime.　(110年合作金庫考題)　

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29. You really have no right to criticize him. Your behavior _____.　(112年兆豐銀行考題)　

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30. We would greatly _____ the opportunity to connect with other members of the community to make our school district a better environment for the kids.　(112年第一銀行考題)　

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31. 　　　 wants to join the volunteer program should sign up by Friday.　(113年臺灣銀行考題)　

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32. It’s no secret that ABC is _____ smartphone makers.　(111年合作金庫考題)　

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33. Physical therapy is used to maintain range of motion in weakened muscles and to _____ for loss of coordination and strength.　(108年第一銀行考題)　

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34. "The only constant is change" is a famous 　　　 adage.　(113年合作金庫考題)　

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35. The statement, _____ just four days before the election day, was a deliberate action to anger Chan’s supporters.　(111年合作金庫考題)　

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36. To be honest 　　　 you, your brother probably won't get that job.　(113年土地銀行考題)　

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37. The more generous we are, _____ we become.　(107年兆豐銀行考題)　

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38. Excuse me. Do you have _____? I don’t have my watch or cell phone with me.　(110年第一銀行考題)　

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39. Without the element of enjoyment, it is _____.　(112年第一銀行考題)　

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40. 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)　

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41. _____ is often seen as a virtue that is the opposite of pride and vanity.　(111年土地銀行考題)　

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42. This poor child _____ confidence and needs a lot of encouragement.　(112年合作金庫考題)　

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43. As the gunman opened fire, they all ran for _____ behind the trees.　(111年第一銀行考題)　

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44. The animal protection group is attempting to lower the number of dolphin deaths _____ by humans.　(108年合作金庫考題)　

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45. The police arrested a _____ after two weeks of investigation.　(108年合作金庫考題)　

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46. To show off wealth, the host presents a lavish _____ with an endless supply of gourmet food and champagne. 　(111年臺灣銀行考題)　

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47. Skydivers often open their _____ upwind of the intended landing area, and then land into the wind to minimize speed.　(111年第一銀行考題)　

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48. The new book is 　　　 to be the author's best work.　(114年合作金庫考題)　

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49. He's been living in Taiwan _____ 2012.　(107年土地銀行考題)　

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50. As a critic, Mr. Johnson is notorious for his reckless arguments that _____ controversies and outcries.　(107年臺灣銀行考題)　

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