單選題 每題2分

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1. The population in Los Angeles is _____ Hispanic American. More than half of the people there speak Spanish.　(111年三等考題)　

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2. Apart from the regular examination, the Customs will sometimes conduct a _____ in order to prevent corruption.　(104年四等考題)　

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3. The journalist was finally caught _____ all the stories he had made up for the newspaper he worked for. 　(110年三等考題)　

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4. As a safety feature, this machine has a special 　　　 which will shut itself off if it begins to overheat.　(113年三等考題)　

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

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6. 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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7. The police 　　　 the man's possessions to find out if he had hidden anything illegal or dangerous.　(114年四等考題)　

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8. One of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's top officials arrived at the United States where he is expected to help _____ the groundwork for talks between Kim and US President in Singapore.　(108年三等考題)　

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9. She developed a terrible fear of strangers after being sexually _____ in a public park.　(104年四等考題)　

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

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12. Sophie 　　　 at John when she discovered to her amazement that John had knocked down her cello to the ground.　(114年三等考題)　

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

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17. Young people can develop important problem-solving skills that can 　　　 them well in their professional and personal lives.　(113年四等考題)　

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

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19. During their one-week trip to Yushan National Park, the Lins visited many _____ spots and truly enjoyed the breathtaking views in the mountains.　(112年三等考題)　

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20. 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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21. 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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22. George and Angelia are not getting along, so there has been little 　　　 between them.　(114年四等考題)　

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23. 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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24. Justin is an _____ tennis player. He can hit the ball equally well with both his right hand and left hand from the baseline. 　(102年三等考題)　

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25. The mayoral candidate won the election after 　　　 a statement claiming that he never took any bribes.　(114年四等考題)　

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26. Our organization doesn’t support any political party and has rigorous safeguards in place at every level to protect our _____.　(109年三等考題)　

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

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28. The _____ was so boring that many in the audience fell asleep in the middle of it.　(103年四等考題)　

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29. 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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30. They arrived at the historic town and took a leisurely _____ through the old district.　(112年四等考題)　

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31. Although this tastes fine, I don’t think it’s a good _____ for real butter. 　(105年三等考題)　

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32. The robber _____ ran into the police when he was just about to turn around a corner where he was trying to escape with his raid.　(110年三等考題)　

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33. When Berlinda came back home from work late at night, she 　　　 opened the door without waking her sons up.　(114年三等考題)　

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34. 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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35. 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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36. After a long discussion, they finally decided to 　　　 their plans and share ideas with the public.　(113年四等考題)　

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37. 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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38. 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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39. 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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40. The chemical company was fined eight million dollars for _____ environmental regulations.　(111年四等考題)　

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41. 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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42. An analysis shows that more than half of teenagers have reported anxiety and depression symptoms, 　　　 with about a third of adults overall.　(113年四等考題)　

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

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

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45. The products received a great deal of _____ when they were advertised during the Olympic Games.　(108年四等考題)　

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46. 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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47. The president, hailing a “new era” to bring hopes to his people in the country, was _____ last month.　(111年三等考題)　

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48. It is important to be careful with our personal information; otherwise, we may become a victim of 　　　 fraud.　(113年四等考題)　

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

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