單選題 每題2分

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1. The mayoral candidate won the election after 　　　 a statement claiming that he never took any bribes.　(114年四等考題)　

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2. The government has announced new health guidelines to effectively 　　　 the spread of the infectious disease.　(114年四等考題)　

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3. Bill Clinton was _____ by the Democratic Party in 1990 and won the US presidential election in 1992. 　(102年三等考題)　

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4. New facilities have been added to _____ the special needs of elderly residents.　(112年四等考題)　

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5. The journalist was finally caught _____ all the stories he had made up for the newspaper he worked for. 　(110年三等考題)　

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6. Rooftop gardens have many _____ effects on urban neighborhoods.　(107年三等考題)　

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7. A severe _____ storm is heading for the city, and people are advised to stay at home.　(112年四等考題)　

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8. Following workplace etiquette rules can ensure that we don't accidentally 　　　 our colleagues or clients.　(113年四等考題)　

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9. The storm caused 　　　 flooding in the area, overwhelming local emergency services.　(114年三等考題)　

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10. With the typhoon 　　　 , people in the coastal town stored some supplies in advance.　(114年四等考題)　

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11. When they climb up to the peak of Mt. Everest, they can do nothing but _____ the stunning and breath-taking views out there.　(112年三等考題)　

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12. It is extremely difficult to please the _____ gourmet who has never rated a restaurant with “excellent.” 　(104年三等考題)　

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13. To cut down on the man power, the company offered a golden _____ to many of their senior employees for early retirement.　(104年四等考題)　

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14. The witness offered an 　　　 description of the killer and that helped the police a lot.　(113年四等考題)　

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15. Lack of financial resources, the political activists had no choice but using a low-tech _____ form to publish their newspapers.　(107年四等考題)　

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16. Low-income families cannot _____ the luxurious products displayed in the department store.　(107年三等考題)　

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17. India's 　　　 will soon exceed that of China around the middle of 2023 because of its increasing birth rate.　(113年四等考題)　

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18. Any _____ movement of goods such as drugs and endangered animals into or out of a country can be seriously punished.　(104年四等考題)　

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19. Natural resources are _____ in this country. Trading them brings lots of money.　(111年四等考題)　

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20. If moral courage is indeed one of the core _____ of humanity, we need to find ways to express and support it. 　(102年三等考題)　

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21. To write a good cover letter for job application, one should avoid a _____ opening and try something a bit more original. 　(102年三等考題)　

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22. The police have tried to bring him to _____, but his slick lawyers always get the case thrown out of court.　(107年四等考題)　

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23. Even in the face of personal _____, she does not see herself as totally defeated. She does what she can to make the world a better place.　(110年三等考題)　

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24. A group of scientists recently created a system that _____ brain waves into words by focusing on the physical movements related to speech.　(109年三等考題)　

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25. 請回答上文編號34　(114年四等考題)　

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26. Despite rapid deterioration of her condition, the cancer patient _____ to continue to smile and fight for her survival time.　(111年四等考題)　

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27. Imported goods that are stored in a _____ warehouse are usually controlled and handled by the customs and can be exported without paying any tax.　(104年四等考題)　

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28. The exact cause of the equipment failure is unclear and remains to be _____.　(111年四等考題)　

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29. He took the job even though there was no _____ of permanent employment.　(112年四等考題)　

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30. Russia faces more _____ from the European Union over the Ukraine crisis, but the action likely will hurt EU economies.　(107年四等考題)　

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31. After the old emperor's death, the empire was _____ into several small states.　(112年三等考題)　

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32. Sometimes a social interaction with a(n) _____ rather than a stranger brings a better mood.　(108年四等考題)　

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33. A _____ of scandals and revelations has collectively undermined the government over the past year.　(109年三等考題)　

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34. After they'd had a cup of coffee, the conversation started to _____.　(112年四等考題)　

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35. “Poor-quality sleep puts individuals at _____ increased risk of developing high blood pressure,” said Susan Redline, M.D.　(110年四等考題)　

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36. During summer I always have a strong 　　　 for shaved ice to help me feel cool.　(114年四等考題)　

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37. John has been walking in the sun for two hours. He needs a lot of water to _____ his thirst.　(106年四等考題)　

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38. There is a sale at the electronic store and all computers are _____ by 20%.　(106年四等考題)　

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39. Diseases that have high profiles and vocal activists such as AIDS attract far more interest and money from big donors based partly on the mistaken belief that they kill most children. 　(102年三等考題)　

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40. The food company tends to _____ the health benefits of its products, so careful consideration should be given before purchase.　(111年四等考題)　

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41. Many religious _____ are held throughout the country every year to attract numerous visitors.　(112年四等考題)　

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42. Passengers are only allowed to carry a certain amount of _____ baggage when boarding an airplane.　(104年四等考題)　

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43. It is believed that the _____ have been living on Austonesian (Southern Asian) Islands for thousands of years.　(108年三等考題)　

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44. If you want to open a bank account, you must provide proof of _____.　(106年四等考題)　

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45. Being a professional artist, Lisa mostly makes drawings, paintings, and sculptures, and _____she is invited to make fashion illustrations.　(112年三等考題)　

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46. People all over the world suffer from 　　　, which is characterized by high prices and low purchasing buying power of money.　(113年四等考題)　

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47. Originally designed as a 　　　 attraction to celebrate the new Millennium, the London Eye has unexpectedly become the most popular paid-for attraction in the UK.　(113年四等考題)　

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48. The pandemic has 　　　 about higher unemployment rates and changed where people work and how they shop.　(113年四等考題)　

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49. One important way to _____ export trade in a country is to create a nation’s image as a quality provider because people usually are more willing to import goods with excellent quality from other countries.　(104年四等考題)　

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50. Someone once joked that dogs think you’re family, _____ cats think you’re staff.　(104年四等考題)　

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