單選題 每題2分

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1. 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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2. People all over the world suffer from 　　　, which is characterized by high prices and low purchasing buying power of money.　(113年四等考題)　

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3. Based on the symptoms described, the doctor could 　　　 a viral infection and focus on other potential causes.　(113年四等考題)　

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4. John didn't like his seat, so I 　　　 it with him.　(113年四等考題)　

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5. Which _____ do you use to make your clothes always so clean and white?　(112年四等考題)　

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

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7. World Trade Organization rules required Taiwan to open its markets to price-competitive _____ including food items.　(109年四等考題)　

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8. With the typhoon 　　　 , people in the coastal town stored some supplies in advance.　(114年四等考題)　

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9. 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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10. 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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11. It will be difficult for athletes to 　　　 their sport skills if they stop training on a regular basis.　(113年四等考題)　

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12. Our school sponsors a blood _____ to promote blood donation every year.　(112年四等考題)　

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13. 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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14. Engineers built a canal and implemented irrigation systems to transform deserts into 　　　 and productive land.　(114年四等考題)　

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15. 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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16. Russia faces more _____ from the European Union over the Ukraine crisis, but the action likely will hurt EU economies.　(107年四等考題)　

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17. 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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18. 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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19. 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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20. If you can 　　　 me with the cooking, we can have dinner ready by the time our guests arrive.　(114年四等考題)　

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21. Parental verbal _____ may leave a permanent scar on children, making them vulnerable to shouting and yelling in their adulthood.　(106年三等考題)　

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22. The Community Charge, also known as a poll tax, is a certain amount of tax _____ on each individual who resides in the community.　(104年四等考題)　

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23. As one of the best ways to get around the city, the subway system in Taipei plays a _____ role. 　(111年四等考題)　

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24. The inmates often feel treated as social _____ after being released from prison.　(104年四等考題)　

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25. Those board members who looked at Amanda's new business idea _____ and challenged it harshly would never expect that the idea later turned out to be a huge success.　(112年三等考題)　

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26. Every one of us is responsible for protecting the environment for the _____ of future generations.　(112年四等考題)　

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

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28. 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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29. Jenny tried to _____ her parents about where she had been that evening, but her parents could smell the smoke and beer on her.　(109年三等考題)　

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30. The extreme marathon runners have to overcome many _____ to finish the race.　(103年四等考題)　

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31. Marathon runners who run for a long period should _____ their diets with sports drinks.　(106年三等考題)　

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32. 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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33. 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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34. In Antarctica during the winter, temperatures can _____ below-100 degrees Fahrenheit.　(104年四等考題)　

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35. Shipments between two countries are international _____ and must comply with applicable regulations before being cleared for entry. 　(104年三等考題)　

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

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38. Occasionally, _____ happens unexpectedly, so it's always a good idea to fasten your seatbelt.　(112年四等考題)　

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39. Jolie demonstrated her _____ by showing talents in sports, music, and fine arts.　(106年三等考題)　

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40. Tom has a 　　　 of darkness, so his mom puts a night light beside the bed.　(113年四等考題)　

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

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

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

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46. In comparison with other universities in the country, this university is much smaller with only 5,500 students and 235 　　　 members.　(114年三等考題)　

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47. Some researchers concluded that maturation rather than rhythmic training significantly affects 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade children’s ability to _____ their body movements with rhythmic stimuli. 　(102年三等考題)　

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48. 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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49. When his son was caught cheating in the exam, he had to _____ his pride and meet the principal.　(104年四等考題)　

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50. 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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