單選題 每題2分

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1. Isaac still managed to complete the task he had been assigned to _____ its difficulty and time constraint.　(112年三等考題)　

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2. Many religious _____ are held throughout the country every year to attract numerous visitors.　(112年四等考題)　

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3. To write a good cover letter for job application, one should avoid a _____ opening and try something a bit more original. 　(102年三等考題)　

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4. 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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5. His driver’s license is _____ because of drunken driving.　(103年四等考題)　

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6. _____ place first in 1954 and then opened to international competitors in 1960, the Macau Grand Prix has been a firm favorite on the racing circuit ever since.　(110年四等考題)　

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

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8. After being interrogated by the police for two days, the suspect finally _____ to the crime.　(108年三等考題)　

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9. Anita's 2-year gym membership is no longer _____; she is thinking about getting a lifelong membership offered by a newly opened gym near her place.　(112年三等考題)　

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10. Christine worked hard for a long time, and _____ she became a very successful businesswoman.　(108年四等考題)　

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11. 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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12. 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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13. When you visit a bank to make a cash _____, you need to fill out the form or slip first.　(112年四等考題)　

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

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15. Leaks from underground gas pipes caused a series of _____ that injured and killed many people in the city.　(106年四等考題)　

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16. 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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17. When donating a huge sum of money to charities, she prefers being an _____ donor and keeps her identity unknown to the public.　(112年三等考題)　

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18. 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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19. 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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20. 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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21. The release of the movie was timed to _____ with the director’s seventieth birthday.　(104年四等考題)　

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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. Sandy always teaches evening classes, but today she is _____ for a sick teacher in the morning class. 　(111年三等考題)　

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

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25. All products are _____ for defects before being packed.　(111年四等考題)　

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

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28. 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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29. We were _____ after a long day of canoeing, so the roasted chicken over the campfire smelled heavenly. 　(111年三等考題)　

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30. It is often said that _____ is better than cure, so why not take some precautions in advance? 　(105年三等考題)　

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31. The patients are asked to _____ for their medical expenses if they want to gain better medical service from their doctors.　(112年三等考題)　

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32. Regulatory mandates include tariff and duty _____, security clearances, registration requirements, filings and shipment documentation. 　(104年三等考題)　

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33. 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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34. 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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35. 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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36. 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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37. They are trying to install an _____ between the computer and the typesetting machine.　(111年四等考題)　

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38. 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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39. 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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40. Chemotherapy did not make John feel better. Instead, his health started to _____ soon after.　(110年三等考題)　

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41. Small particles in the air can _____ the lungs and enter the bloodstream.　(111年四等考題)　

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42. Without receiving final approval from its board of trustees, the university has _____ set its budget for the next academic year at NT$200 million.　(108年三等考題)　

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

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44. As Kate gazed at the crystal clear _____, she saw a bird dive into the water to catch a small shrimp.　(106年三等考題)　

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

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46. The fatal car accident _____ the lives of four young men, all just in their early twenties.　(106年三等考題)　

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47. Several reviewers considered Cooper's study to be well-designed and well-conducted, while others remained _____ about some of the data used in the study. 　(103年三等考題)　

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48. People suffering from economic recession will migrate from the country to the city, mostly attracted by the _____ of work.　(107年三等考題)　

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49. 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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50. 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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