單選題 每題2分

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1. It's a simple act of 　　　 to always hold the door for the person behind you.　(114年四等考題)　

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

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3. The university received a generous 　　　 from a philanthropist to fund scholarships for students in need.　(114年三等考題)　

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4. The release of the movie was timed to _____ with the director’s seventieth birthday.　(104年四等考題)　

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

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6. The 　　　 melody of the piano echoed through the empty halls, evoking memories of lost love.　(114年三等考題)　

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7. 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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8. A human eye includes a controlling _____ which can increase or reduce the amount of light entering the eye.　(110年四等考題)　

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9. 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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10. The writer has 　　　 himself with his latest novel, which is well received by both readers and critics.　(113年四等考題)　

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11. 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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12. Christmas is coming, and the Lins have started to _____ their Christmas tree.　(103年四等考題)　

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13. The words of comfort from Jean's friends served as a 　　　 during her time of grief.　(114年三等考題)　

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14. 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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15. 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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16. 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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17. 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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18. _____ speaking, doing exercise every day can help people get stronger and healthier.　(110年四等考題)　

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19. 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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20. Many cats who have spent a good deal of their time outdoors, such as _____ cats, do not seem to adjust to life indoors. 　(104年三等考題)　

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21. After six years’ outstanding military service, Jason received an honorable _____. 　(105年三等考題)　

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

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23. Fifteen minutes of _____ walking a day is a highly recommended exercise for your health.　(103年四等考題)　

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24. 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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25. 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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26. People think CO thins the ozone _____ that protects us from the sun’s rays.　(109年四等考題)　

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27. Most _____ foods are very high in sodium. If you’re eating something out of a can or a package, chances are you’re not doing anything to help your blood pressure.　(109年三等考題)　

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28. 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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29. A _____ of the king appears in the new coinage.　(112年四等考題)　

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30. 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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31. Learning should be a _____ process rather than a static one.　(112年四等考題)　

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32. 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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33. Seeing my daughter finally winning a gold medal after all the years of hardships, I felt a _____ in my throat.　(104年四等考題)　

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34. 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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35. The new policies were designed to fund small businesses to 　　　 in a competitive market.　(114年四等考題)　

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

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37. India's 　　　 will soon exceed that of China around the middle of 2023 because of its increasing birth rate.　(113年四等考題)　

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38. It is a common _____ that you hold the door open for anyone coming through behind you.　(103年四等考題)　

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39. This is to inform you that the payment for the goods you ordered has not been _____ yet.　(112年四等考題)　

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40. 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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41. 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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42. I saw two strangers _____ to each other but had no idea what they talked about.　(111年四等考題)　

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43. 　　　 increases when the rain season comes.　(113年四等考題)　

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

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45. Louise has two _____ buyers for her paintings. She feels certain that one of them will purchase some of her works.　(109年四等考題)　

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46. 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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47. 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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48. The computer company's annual sales _____ by 40%, leading to a serious drop in profits.　(111年四等考題)　

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49. Sally doesn't get along with her friends because of her _____ manners.　(112年四等考題)　

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50. Your visa expired 7 months ago. It is not _____ anymore. You need to apply for a new one.　(110年三等考題)　

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