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1. 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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2. _____ we had tried to contain the disease, it still started to spread across the country after several months.　(110年合作金庫考題)　

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3. I have an _____ with the doctor. I need to get there by 10 o'clock.　(107年土地銀行考題)　

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4. You forgot _____ the light again. Don't you know it's a waste of electricity?　(107年臺灣中小企業銀行考題)　

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5. _____ 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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6. The important decision for us now is _____ take the offer made by the competing company.　(108年合作金庫考題)　

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7. 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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8. A: You didn't eat breakfast, right?　B: 　　　　(113年合作金庫考題)　

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9. The company’s board of directors will not accept your appointment until _____ your proposals.　(108年合作金庫考題)　

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10. I haven't had much of an 　　　 recently. I haven't been in the mood to eat at all.　(113年合作金庫考題)　

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11. 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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12. I feel hungry _____ I haven’t eaten anything for over 10 hours.　(108年土地銀行考題)　

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13. Every year, my parents go mountain climbing _____ Valentine’s Day because they met each other in the mountaineering club.　(108年兆豐銀行考題)　

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14. Sticking to her own principle, the actress does all her own _____ instead of using a double.　(108年臺灣銀行考題)　

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15. Excuse me. Do you know _____?　(110年合庫金控考題)　

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16. The suitcase _____ belongs to one of my brothers.　(110年臺灣銀行考題)　

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17. After realizing he had made a mistake, Mark offered a sincere 　　　 to Jane for his rude remarks.　(113年臺灣銀行考題)　

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18. 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)　

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19. Due to the cold weather, many people _____ stay at home _____ hang out on New Year's Eve.　(107年臺灣中小企業銀行考題)　

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20. Businesses like _____ businesses. The concentration of independent boutiques in this area is a good example. 　(107年第一銀行考題)　

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21. I usually _____ money from ATMs, which are more convenient than banks.　(107年土地銀行考題)　

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22. Passive-aggressive behavior from workers and managers is damaging to team _____ and productivity.　(107年兆豐銀行考題)　

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23. In order to avoid casualties, many Americans voted 　　　 starting a war in the Middle East.　(113年合作金庫考題)　

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24. Terrorism is not new, _____ of trying to prevent it through counterterrorism measures.　(107年兆豐銀行考題)　

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25. 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)　

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26. It was a long _____ to travel around the world for 80 days.　(108年臺灣中小企業銀行考題)　

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27. It's amazing how the young man completed 　　　 of the work all by himself.　(114年第一銀行考題)　

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28. After a two-week vacation, the child is very _____ to go to school. He wants to stay home and relax some more. 　(111年兆豐銀行考題)　

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29. 請回答上文編號17 　(113年臺灣銀行考題)　

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

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31. The federal health organization urged Americans to stop _____ e-cigarettes because of the recent deaths.　(108年第一銀行考題)　

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32. The teacher suggested that John _____ to cram schools to improve math skills, but he couldn’t afford it.　(108年臺灣中小企業銀行考題)　

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33. The children from a remote village are often late for school due to _____.　(110年臺灣銀行考題)　

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34. Instead of slowing down, the driver _____ and almost hit someone.　(111年兆豐銀行考題)　

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35. 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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36. If you put food in warm temperatures for too long, it can grow 　　　, and may cause food poisoning.　(114年合作金庫考題)　

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

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38. 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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39. 　　　 extensive research, the majority of the accessible material on the subject was conflicting and untrustworthy.　(113年合作金庫考題)　

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

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41. It would be ideal if a person can find a job which he/she is 　　　 about.　(113年土地銀行考題)　

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42. This self-help book offers step-by-step procedures for changing habits and explains _____ can achieve.　(107年第一銀行考題)　

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43. It's important to understand the _____ value of different foods to maintain a balanced diet.　(112年土地銀行考題)　

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44. Nobody can 　　　 without taking in any food for more than 14 days.　(113年土地銀行考題)　

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45. _____ 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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46. _____ being intelligent, Sarah is also diligent.　(109年彰化銀行考題)　

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47. You are invited to join us for supper 　　　 you don't mind the kids getting a little rowdy.　(113年合作金庫考題)　

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48. 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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49. You _____ yesterday that you couldn’t make it today, so I can find a substitute. But it’s too late now.　(109年第一銀行考題)　

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50. John was overwhelmed by the 　　　 of love and support in the cards and letters he received from his parents.　(113年第一銀行考題)　

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