單選題 每題2分

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1. The boss thinks that Irene is the most _____ person to get the position as the manager.　(105年四等考題)　

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2. The extreme marathon runners have to overcome many _____ to finish the race.　(103年四等考題)　

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3. Parents often speak to children about the dangers of dishonesty, but research has shown that kids who know how to _____ are better adjusted.　(108年四等考題)　

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4. The airport had been 　　　 closed to all air traffic due to a bomb threat, and it was not reopened until three hours later.　(114年三等考題)　

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5. Rags-to-riches stories read like scripts for movies, but they're the true-life dramas of 　　　 born into deep poverty but becoming superstars.　(113年三等考題)　

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6. Sophie 　　　 at John when she discovered to her amazement that John had knocked down her cello to the ground.　(114年三等考題)　

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7. The 　　　 of life is full of ups and downs, we can enjoy the highs and learn from the lows.　(114年四等考題)　

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8. In this primary school, Hispanics _____ 18% of the student population and Asians account for 28%.　(103年四等考題)　

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9. Exercise can physically _____ you out and substantially improve your sleep.　(112年四等考題)　

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10. People are encouraged to give _____ seats to the elderly and the pregnant women.　(111年四等考題)　

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11. When donating a huge sum of money to charities, she prefers being an _____ donor and keeps her identity unknown to the public.　(112年三等考題)　

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

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14. The chemical company was fined eight million dollars for _____ environmental regulations.　(111年四等考題)　

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15. The long distant march had _____ every soldier. Upon hearing the order of rest, they laid down on the grass.　(112年四等考題)　

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16. Apart from the regular examination, the Customs will sometimes conduct a _____ in order to prevent corruption.　(104年四等考題)　

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17. Emotional manipulation from a family member, coworker, or trusted friend can have negative _____ for your quality of life.　(112年四等考題)　

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18. Any goods that need to be either imported or exported will have to get the permission from the government and obtain a _____ for imports/exports.　(104年四等考題)　

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19. There are times in everyone's life when it is easy to _____ the dream, but it is much more rewarding to continue. 　(111年四等考題)　

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20. In comparison with other universities in the country, this university is much smaller with only 5,500 students and 235 　　　 members.　(114年三等考題)　

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21. 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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22. The way our eyes and brain handle information has become _____. Thanks to television, film and computers, our ability to process images is faster.　(112年三等考題)　

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23. To 　　　 better health in the community, the local council introduced free exercise classes in the park.　(114年四等考題)　

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

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25. The most 　　　 carpet cleaning method to get rid of dust mites is the hot water extraction or steam cleaning method.　(113年四等考題)　

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26. The doctor _____ some painkillers for my backache after a thorough checkup.　(107年四等考題)　

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27. Her duty as marketing manager is to 　　　 all of the company's advertising.　(113年四等考題)　

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28. The 　　　 of the ecosystem in the wetlands helped to revitalize the natural habitat for wildlife.　(114年三等考題)　

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29. 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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30. The apartment is very pretty and, _____, the rent is quite low.　(104年四等考題)　

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31. When his son was caught cheating in the exam, he had to _____ his pride and meet the principal.　(104年四等考題)　

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32. It is generally believed that examinations are not the only means of _____ a student's ability.　(107年四等考題)　

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33. The hiring manager reviewed numerous resumes and conducted interviews to select the most qualified 　　　 for the job.　(113年四等考題)　

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34. Parental verbal _____ may leave a permanent scar on children, making them vulnerable to shouting and yelling in their adulthood.　(106年三等考題)　

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35. The American diplomatic doctrine has always meant to advance multiple goals, a doctrine that seeks to achieve the highest possible level of _____ of one's enemies, while simultaneously enjoying the warmest reception from one's allies.　(107年三等考題)　

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36. I saw two strangers _____ to each other but had no idea what they talked about.　(111年四等考題)　

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37. As we sat over our drinks, he _____ his business, and by I expressed casually my surprise at him not earning more.　(109年三等考題)　

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38. 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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39. When you visit a bank to make a cash _____, you need to fill out the form or slip first.　(112年四等考題)　

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40. The computer company's annual sales _____ by 40%, leading to a serious drop in profits.　(111年四等考題)　

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41. I don’t think what you say is _____ to the topic; please get back to the subject.　(103年四等考題)　

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42. 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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43. The International Olympic Committee announced there would be a team of _____ in Rio 2016, who escaped from their own country because of war.　(109年四等考題)　

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44. It is important to be careful with our personal information; otherwise, we may become a victim of 　　　 fraud.　(113年四等考題)　

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45. _____ speaking, doing exercise every day can help people get stronger and healthier.　(110年四等考題)　

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46. They are trying to install an _____ between the computer and the typesetting machine.　(111年四等考題)　

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47. Taylor Swift is undoubtedly a（n）_____ artist. Besides singing and songwriting, she can play the banjo guitar, piano, and ukulele.　(103年四等考題)　

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48. Be sure to be _____ at the interview. It gives a very good first impression.　(103年四等考題)　

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49. 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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50. After a long discussion, they finally decided to 　　　 their plans and share ideas with the public.　(113年四等考題)　

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