單選題 每題2分

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1. The government has instituted security regulations intended to prevent the entry of hazardous materials or _____ into the country. 　(104年三等考題)　

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

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3. My grandfather was known for his _____ to his friends and associates, always more than willing to help them in whatever way he could.　(108年四等考題)　

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4. The Department of Finance has issued a new set of accounting _____ and guidelines for business.　(111年四等考題)　

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5. Although this tastes fine, I don’t think it’s a good _____ for real butter. 　(105年三等考題)　

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

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7. The beauty of the island is _____; it has a long beach with pure white sand and green palm trees.　(105年四等考題)　

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8. 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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9. New Scientist is a science magazine for everyone, both young & old, _____ & professional.　(108年四等考題)　

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10. 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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11. Jack and Mary had a _____ encounter in the street.　(112年四等考題)　

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12. One of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's top officials arrived at the United States where he is expected to help _____ the groundwork for talks between Kim and US President in Singapore.　(108年三等考題)　

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13. They have a very _____ relationship between them. They keep no secret from each other.　(103年四等考題)　

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

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15. Before printing, the making of a book was a _____ process, full of chances for error.　(109年四等考題)　

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16. 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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17. Mentors gain the satisfaction of helping students understand the unfamiliar and often _____ world they will face.　(109年四等考題)　

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18. According to a report issued by National Development Council in Taiwan, foreign travellers who make value-added tax refunds will be _____ from examination in the Customs. They will no longer need to go through Customs examination.　(104年四等考題)　

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19. The journal paper published a controversial _____ on abortion and stirred a huge debate.　(106年三等考題)　

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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. Everyone had _____ Sally to win the gold medal in the competition, but she didn't make it.　(111年四等考題)　

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22. 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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23. John was appointed ambassador to the United States. He was granted the _____ of port, and his personal luggage was free from inspection.　(108年四等考題)　

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24. My grandmother is a friendly woman who likes to _____ to new neighbors by making cookies for them.　(107年三等考題)　

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25. Mexico's capital is a metropolis with more than 20 million people, the elite _____ are at the center of the business, political and cultural hub of the nation.　(111年四等考題)　

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26. The _____ was so boring that many in the audience fell asleep in the middle of it.　(103年四等考題)　

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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. When we don't believe we have the resources or abilities to cope with a certain problem or stimuli, we create _____ behaviors to deny or avoid it.　(112年三等考題)　

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29. 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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30. 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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31. Many people are hooked on horror movies; they love to be scared _____.　(107年四等考題)　

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32. According to Facebook Community Standards, any videos that _____ violence should be removed. This policy avoids encouraging people to commit crimes.　(108年四等考題)　

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

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35. 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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36. They arrived at the historic town and took a leisurely _____ through the old district.　(112年四等考題)　

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37. 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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38. As Kate gazed at the crystal clear _____, she saw a bird dive into the water to catch a small shrimp.　(106年三等考題)　

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39. 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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40. 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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41. They are trying to install an _____ between the computer and the typesetting machine.　(111年四等考題)　

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

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43. The patients are asked to _____ for their medical expenses if they want to gain better medical service from their doctors.　(112年三等考題)　

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44. The government warned that drunk driving, if not strictly forbidden, would _____ result in more fatal accidents. 　(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. Looking back, the great dancer Martha Graham said, “Being inspired by a dance recital was one thing; making a career choice, quite _____.　(105年四等考題)　

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47. A series of gas explosions in Kaohsiung _____ in 28 deaths and at least 280 people injured.　(105年四等考題)　

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48. The _____ about the border between the two countries gradually heated up.　(103年四等考題)　

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49. Every one of us is responsible for protecting the environment for the _____ of future generations.　(112年四等考題)　

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50. 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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