單選題 每題2分

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1. Our research on the elderly has shown that those who have dementia often appear to suffer a double _____ of age and cognitive disability.　(109年三等考題)　

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2. Matthew did not show up for the midterm exam. His professor issued a written _____ to inform him that if he misses the make-up exam and final exam, he will be failed.　(110年四等考題)　

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3. 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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4. Even in the face of personal _____, she does not see herself as totally defeated. She does what she can to make the world a better place.　(110年三等考題)　

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5. The state-wide transport strike is expected to 　　　 public transportation by 100 percent, so we'd better stay at home today.　(113年三等考題)　

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

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7. 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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8. 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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9. 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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10. The 　　　 of the athlete from the team was due to a violation of the code of conduct.　(114年三等考題)　

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11. 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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12. With a population of no more than 50, the remote island was 　　　 by the descendants of sailors.　(113年四等考題)　

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13. 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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14. I could hardly _____ Susan, my kindergarten classmate. She had become so tall and pretty.　(103年四等考題)　

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15. John's report is _____ with 100 full-color photographs that depict the grandeur of the landscape in this national park.　(112年四等考題)　

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16. 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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17. My uncle gave a 　　　 and detailed description of his travels to many countries in Africa.　(114年四等考題)　

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18. If tickets are still 　　　 , I plan to attend the concert next weekend.　(114年四等考題)　

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19. Sometimes a social interaction with a(n) _____ rather than a stranger brings a better mood.　(108年四等考題)　

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20. Judy, who sued her boss for constantly 　　　 her physically and verbally, has so far refused to settle the case out of court.　(113年三等考題)　

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21. In the United States, a customs _____ is highly paid because the person who takes this position needs to shoulder important responsibility and is fully aware of complicated import laws and regulations.　(104年四等考題)　

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

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

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25. To become globally known, the pianist has been 　　　 to serious daily practices.　(114年四等考題)　

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26. 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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27. In World War I, as in wars before, more people died from _____ of wounds than from the wounds themselves. 　(111年四等考題)　

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

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29. It has been confirmed that the new insurance policy mainly _____ senior citizens.　(112年四等考題)　

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

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31. Air Canada has announced drastic cuts to its domestic network as it 　　　 with sharply reduced demand in travel.　(113年三等考題)　

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32. 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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33. Teresa is an excellent high school counsellor because of not only her professional background but also her 　　　 personality.　(113年三等考題)　

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34. 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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35. 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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36. 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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37. With proper _____ , employees would do their jobs willingly and efficiently.　(103年四等考題)　

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38. 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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39. Uploading a picture or a clip instantly _____ among teenagers these days.　(111年四等考題)　

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40. Cape Town is so _____ that it rightly places high in any ranking of the most scenic big cities on the planet. 　(103年三等考題)　

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41. 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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42. 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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43. Any _____ movement of goods such as drugs and endangered animals into or out of a country can be seriously punished.　(104年四等考題)　

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44. 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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45. 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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46. El Nino has helped _____ drought in many parts of the world, leaving millions hungry.　(107年三等考題)　

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47. Our manager often meditates for about twenty minutes right in his office; afterwards, one could clearly see that he has this _____ look on his face.　(110年三等考題)　

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

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49. The Heads of delegations which had no special 　　　 were treated just like all the crew members.　(113年四等考題)　

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50. 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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