單選題 每題2分

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1. Finally, _____ resolving one last misunderstanding between them, Bridget’s plan to marry Mark is confirmed by the scene of both of them kissing each other.　(104年四等考題)　

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2. The storm continued to 　　　 throughout the night, with thunder shaking the windows and lightning illuminating the sky.　(114年三等考題)　

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

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4. 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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5. Those board members who looked at Amanda's new business idea _____ and challenged it harshly would never expect that the idea later turned out to be a huge success.　(112年三等考題)　

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6. 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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7. Though we have discovered and named more than one million species, tens of millions of animals and plants have yet to be _____.　(109年四等考題)　

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8. It is unreasonable to have _____ against people simply because of their skin color.　(112年四等考題)　

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9. 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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10. With proper _____ , employees would do their jobs willingly and efficiently.　(103年四等考題)　

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11. It is very easy to _____ the work of others, but more difficult to accept criticism of one’s own work.　(103年四等考題)　

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12. The inmates often feel treated as social _____ after being released from prison.　(104年四等考題)　

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13. Legend has it that a crystal ball helps the Gypsy fortune teller _____ the future.　(109年四等考題)　

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14. Ted unexpectedly gave his mother a handmade cake, which delighted her because it was _____ and heart-warming. 　(111年四等考題)　

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15. What are some of the things in life that you have trouble _____ and try every means to prevent them from happening?　(103年四等考題)　

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16. 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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17. Peter and his brothers are 　　　 with equal inheritance rights from their father.　(113年四等考題)　

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18. Many adult drivers think that automated, self-driving vehicles are more dangerous than traditional vehicles _____ by people.　(111年四等考題)　

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19. Many food companies make a _____ of their food products to organizations that feed the hungry free of charge.　(106年三等考題)　

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20. 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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21. One of the more frightening _____ of avalanches is that people can be covered by a deep layer of snow, unable to escape.　(109年四等考題)　

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22. Children are more likely to have a 　　　 reaction to mosquito bites, which can cause a large area of swelling, soreness and redness.　(113年四等考題)　

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23. Experts of education are concerned about the negative influence on children and adolescents from the daily _____ of vulgar language, sex, and violence on TV shows. 　(105年三等考題)　

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24. In Antarctica during the winter, temperatures can _____ below-100 degrees Fahrenheit.　(104年四等考題)　

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

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27. 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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28. The dog was trained to 　　　 the newspaper from the driveway.　(113年四等考題)　

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29. 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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30. 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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31. The president's decision to raise taxes caused an 　　　 in the capital city.　(113年四等考題)　

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32. 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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33. In the business world, you can usually tell what kind of a person you are speaking to by the kind of jobs they are doing or the _____ they have in their organizations.　(106年四等考題)　

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

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35. 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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36. 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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37. Her duty as marketing manager is to 　　　 all of the company's advertising.　(113年四等考題)　

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38. 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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39. Although Irene failed to make the national swimming team this year, she refused to live her life _____ like a loser; instead she practiced even harder to try again next year.　(112年三等考題)　

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40. _____ you rather go to the movie with us or stay at home tonight?　(107年四等考題)　

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41. 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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42. 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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43. A _____ broke into the dormitory last night and stole several cell phones.　(103年四等考題)　

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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. Please arrive 20 minutes earlier for your scheduled _____. For cancelation, please let the front desk know two hours in advance.　(110年四等考題)　

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46. 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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47. _____ studying at school, John had developed a friendship with a Norwegian student who had a particular relationship with the natural world.　(111年四等考題)　

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48. The hotel was full and the owner consented to give us a discount, _____ we would put up with the inconvenience of all four of us sleeping in one room.　(110年四等考題)　

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

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