單選題 每題2分

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

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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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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6. Despite facing numerous setbacks, Jane remained 　　　 and continued to pursue her dreams.　(114年三等考題)　

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7. The producer believed that big names in the show business could lift his TV show's poor rating, so he decided to invite as many _____ as he could to join the show.　(107年三等考題)　

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8. 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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9. 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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10. In Singapore, throwing a cigarette butt on the street is punished with a heavy _____ of several hundred dollars.　(104年四等考題)　

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11. The UN Security Council called for an immediate and _____ humanitarian cease-fire in the Gaze war between Israel and Hamas.　(107年四等考題)　

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12. 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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13. 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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14. 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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15. 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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16. 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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17. When Berlinda came back home from work late at night, she 　　　 opened the door without waking her sons up.　(114年三等考題)　

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18. When traveling along the coast, we _____ across the ruins of an old fort and enjoyed the historical site.　(110年三等考題)　

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19. The boy tried to eat a grape whole but began to 　　　 on it and have difficulty breathing.　(114年四等考題)　

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20. Furniture sold online may be cheaper but often needs to be _____ by the customers themselves.　(106年四等考題)　

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21. 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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22. Even though John does not intend to hurt his friend, he still needs to face the 　　　 of manslaughter because he has wounded him badly.　(113年三等考題)　

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23. 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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24. Because of the heavy rainfall today, all public _____ will only be running on major thoroughfares.　(112年四等考題)　

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25. People think CO thins the ozone _____ that protects us from the sun’s rays.　(109年四等考題)　

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

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27. 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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28. 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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29. Military war dogs, like combat soldiers, also _____ from post-traumatic stress disorder.　(109年四等考題)　

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30. 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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31. Most caves form over hundreds of thousands of years, as water　_____ the rock and wears it away.　(106年四等考題)　

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

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33. 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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34. She developed a terrible fear of strangers after being sexually _____ in a public park.　(104年四等考題)　

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35. 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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36. The heavy rains have eroded the riverbank, so all the roots of the trees and bushes are now _____.　(110年四等考題)　

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37. 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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38. The prime minister came out onto the balcony to speak to the crowd that had _____ outside.　(111年四等考題)　

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

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40. Many people want to look like this movie star because he has an _____ appearance.　(109年四等考題)　

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41. A tax relief program _____ qualifying homeowners for increases in local property taxes on their primary residences. 　(104年三等考題)　

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42. 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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43. Each February, people flock to Japan for the Snow Festival in order to see the hundreds of ice _____ and statues carved by ice artists.　(107年四等考題)　

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44. Our company's product promotion staff always try to make their presentations short and to the point since 　　　 talks would only drive potential buyers away.　(114年三等考題)　

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45. The recent rise in oil prices had a great _____ on many aspects of our everyday life.　(111年四等考題)　

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46. Every time I see news about somebody being killed in the war, I wonder _____ it was somebody I knew or served with.　(111年四等考題)　

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47. A problem in the older boiling-water reactors would become disastrous because of a _____ safety system that houses the nuclear fuel. 　(103年三等考題)　

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48. One of the most _____ parts of living at the South Pole is that the sun neither rises nor sets.　(104年四等考題)　

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49. 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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50. In spite of the candidate's shining CV, the CEO made the final decision to 　　　 the committee's recommendation.　(113年四等考題)　

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