單選題 每題2分

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1. A storm is _____ outside, but we are warm and comfortable indoors.　(112年四等考題)　

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2. 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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3. E-cigarettes come highly recommended for the _____ smokers to effectively fight the deadly habit. 　(104年三等考題)　

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4. Some people are 　　　 about the existence of UFOs and aliens, while others are convinced without a doubt.　(114年三等考題)　

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5. As one of the best ways to get around the city, the subway system in Taipei plays a _____ role. 　(111年四等考題)　

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6. Without receiving final approval from its board of trustees, the university has _____ set its budget for the next academic year at NT$200 million.　(108年三等考題)　

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7. The 　　　 attack on this helpless woman aroused public's fear and anger.　(113年四等考題)　

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8. 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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9. The manager demands a _____ reply from his coworkers when he sends them a message because he hates to wait.　(107年四等考題)　

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10. She felt sad as she watched the stray dog 　　　 on the street.　(114年四等考題)　

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

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12. He needs to have five-year practical experiences to be 　　　 for this job.　(113年四等考題)　

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13. Furniture retailers are among those reporting the sharpest annual decline in sales during the 　　　 .　(114年四等考題)　

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14. 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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15. Almost half of the audience has fallen asleep; _____ , the speech is very boring.　(103年四等考題)　

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16. Without any doubt, these inspirational speeches can 　　　 people in difficult times and teach them the most valuable life lessons.　(113年四等考題)　

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

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18. The exhibit gives us a _____ of what the young artist might be like in the future.　(106年三等考題)　

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19. Doctors and nurses often need to work night 　　　 , causing their body to battle against its natural rhythms.　(113年四等考題)　

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20. The Community Charge, also known as a poll tax, is a certain amount of tax _____ on each individual who resides in the community.　(104年四等考題)　

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21. We are seeking advice on how to best _____ our broken-up pool deck, hopefully making it look as before. 　(104年三等考題)　

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22. Some college students seemed to have become _____ creatures staying up to chat, to play online games, or to surf the Internet. 　(102年三等考題)　

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23. Christine worked hard for a long time, and _____ she became a very successful businesswoman.　(108年四等考題)　

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24. In many countries, foreign visitors are usually _____ to have a tax refund when they purchase products that amount to certain values of money.　(104年四等考題)　

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25. The sound of the vacuum cleaner echoed through the house as my father did his 　　　 chores.　(114年四等考題)　

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

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

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28. 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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29. Which _____ do you use to make your clothes always so clean and white?　(112年四等考題)　

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30. Koalas are often _____ identified due to their appearance as a member of the bear family, but they are scientifically classified as a marsupial related to kangaroos.　(109年三等考題)　

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31. Jenny tried to _____ her parents about where she had been that evening, but her parents could smell the smoke and beer on her.　(109年三等考題)　

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

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33. High blood pressure is a serious symptom of cardiovascular _____ and can be the smoking gun behind strokes, heart attacks, and more.　(109年三等考題)　

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34. 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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35. Drivers should stay 　　　 while on the road, keeping an eye out for bikes or other vehicles.　(114年四等考題)　

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36. Dead fish starting to 　　　 have been found floating in the polluted river, smelling terrible.　(114年四等考題)　

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37. There are different ways of _____ customs declarations. But usually making electronic declarations is more convenient than others.　(104年四等考題)　

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38. The thick forest used to be 　　　 filled with tall trees that reached up to the sky.　(114年四等考題)　

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39. _____ place first in 1954 and then opened to international competitors in 1960, the Macau Grand Prix has been a firm favorite on the racing circuit ever since.　(110年四等考題)　

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40. A piece of food _____ his airway and caused him to stop breathing. He was immediately rushed to the hospital. 　(105年三等考題)　

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41. The car components are made in this factory before being shipped to another country for 　　　.　(113年四等考題)　

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42. Don’t pay too much attention to such a _____ thing. Instead, you should focus on important issues.　(110年四等考題)　

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43. In the 17th century, Port Royal was considered the most 　　　 port in the world because of its pirate activities, loose morals and tasteless displays of wealth.　(113年三等考題)　

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44. Always keep in mind that you may _____ your country when you travel abroad.　(111年四等考題)　

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45. After a long standoff, the two countries eventually agree to work together for _____ benefits.　(111年四等考題)　

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46. The way the government tackles the problem of civil war in this country is _____ because it has never ended in such a peaceful manner.　(112年三等考題)　

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47. The speaker did not deliver her message in an overt manner when she stated _____ about her criticism of the government’s policy to deport the illegal immigrants in the country.　(111年三等考題)　

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

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50. During their one-week trip to Yushan National Park, the Lins visited many _____ spots and truly enjoyed the breathtaking views in the mountains.　(112年三等考題)　

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