單選題 每題2分

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1. 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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2. Almost half of the audience has fallen asleep; _____ , the speech is very boring.　(103年四等考題)　

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

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4. 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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5. John devoted himself to establishing the first hospital for the mentally ill in his country and was a notably generous _____ of the poor and outcast.　(112年三等考題)　

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

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8. In this down economy, it's time to work on your quality networking, especially when your network is nothing more than a gaggle of Facebook friends. 　(102年三等考題)　

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9. Car tires that fit vehicles and the weather conditions are made of rubber 　　　 with other chemicals and materials.　(113年四等考題)　

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10. The network has scheduled to provide _____ coverage of the debate for the presidential candidates at 3pm today.　(104年四等考題)　

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11. 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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12. 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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13. 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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14. “Poor-quality sleep puts individuals at _____ increased risk of developing high blood pressure,” said Susan Redline, M.D.　(110年四等考題)　

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

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

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

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19. 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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20. 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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21. Her duty as marketing manager is to 　　　 all of the company's advertising.　(113年四等考題)　

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22. It is extremely difficult to please the _____ gourmet who has never rated a restaurant with “excellent.” 　(104年三等考題)　

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23. 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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24. The life of the Amazon tribe is very _____. People make clothes from leaves and leather.　(109年四等考題)　

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

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26. Tall buildings were a new 　　　 on the skyline when this city just expanded in size in the 60s.　(114年四等考題)　

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27. 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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28. He took the job even though there was no _____ of permanent employment.　(112年四等考題)　

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

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30. He despised Pitt, _____ the similar views they both held.　(112年三等考題)　

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

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

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34. Rooftop gardens have many _____ effects on urban neighborhoods.　(107年三等考題)　

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35. 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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36. The American diplomatic doctrine has always meant to advance multiple goals, a doctrine that seeks to achieve the highest possible level of _____ of one's enemies, while simultaneously enjoying the warmest reception from one's allies.　(107年三等考題)　

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37. 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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38. The thick forest used to be 　　　 filled with tall trees that reached up to the sky.　(114年四等考題)　

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39. Without food and clothing in the Tsunami area, the number of _____ rose quickly.　(103年四等考題)　

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40. 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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41. 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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42. Despite facing numerous setbacks, Jane remained 　　　 and continued to pursue her dreams.　(114年三等考題)　

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43. 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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44. When they climb up to the peak of Mt. Everest, they can do nothing but _____ the stunning and breath-taking views out there.　(112年三等考題)　

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45. Newly developed data visualization types are more complex in form and content, and thus are more 　　　 for users to decode and make sense of.　(113年三等考題)　

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46. If you are planning to _____, Canada may be a good destination.　(109年四等考題)　

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47. 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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48. 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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49. The _____ about the border between the two countries gradually heated up.　(103年四等考題)　

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50. _____ 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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