單選題 每題2分

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

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2. 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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3. 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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4. George and Angelia are not getting along, so there has been little 　　　 between them.　(114年四等考題)　

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5. They are trying to install an _____ between the computer and the typesetting machine.　(111年四等考題)　

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

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7. Air Canada has announced drastic cuts to its domestic network as it 　　　 with sharply reduced demand in travel.　(113年三等考題)　

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

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9. 請回答上文編號32　(114年四等考題)　

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

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12. 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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13. The economy is booming and small businesses are 　　　 when the new beneficial policies are implemented.　(113年四等考題)　

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14. 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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15. The dog was trained to 　　　 the newspaper from the driveway.　(113年四等考題)　

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16. 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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17. 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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18. Experts of education are concerned about the negative influence on children and adolescents from the daily _____ of vulgar language, sex, and violence on TV shows. 　(105年三等考題)　

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19. E-cigarettes come highly recommended for the _____ smokers to effectively fight the deadly habit. 　(104年三等考題)　

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20. 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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21. We are seeking advice on how to best _____ our broken-up pool deck, hopefully making it look as before. 　(104年三等考題)　

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22. In spite of the candidate's shining CV, the CEO made the final decision to 　　　 the committee's recommendation.　(113年四等考題)　

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23. 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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24. 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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25. 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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26. 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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27. 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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28. 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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29. Without food and clothing in the Tsunami area, the number of _____ rose quickly.　(103年四等考題)　

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30. 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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31. The way our eyes and brain handle information has become _____. Thanks to television, film and computers, our ability to process images is faster.　(112年三等考題)　

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32. Betty’s neat and cozy apartment is like a _____ to her because when she gets home, she feels safe and relaxed.　(106年三等考題)　

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

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

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36. Any _____ movement of goods such as drugs and endangered animals into or out of a country can be seriously punished.　(104年四等考題)　

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

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38. She felt sad as she watched the stray dog 　　　 on the street.　(114年四等考題)　

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

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40. 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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41. 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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42. A _____ of scandals and revelations has collectively undermined the government over the past year.　(109年三等考題)　

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43. Playing basketball is a popular form of _____ among young people.　(106年三等考題)　

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44. Imagine if you could look into the future and see yourself 50 years from now. You could see the wrinkles on your face, how your hair would gray, and how the shape of your face would change 　31　 decades of life. It sounds 　32　 something out of a fairytale. But a viral "Aged" filter on TikTok is allowing users to look into the face of their 　33　 selves. The new filter uses AI to estimate 　34　 your face will look like as you age. In a 　35　 of months, the filter got 11 billion views. Young people using the filter reveal a deep fear of getting, and more importantly, looking old.

請回答上文編號31　(114年四等考題)　

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45. The sign says: "We wish to apologize to local residents for any 　　　 caused."　(113年三等考題)　

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46. Diseases that have high profiles and vocal activists such as AIDS attract far more interest and money from big donors based partly on the mistaken belief that they kill most children. 　(102年三等考題)　

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47. 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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48. 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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49. Fifteen minutes of _____ walking a day is a highly recommended exercise for your health.　(103年四等考題)　

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50. Vehicular heatstroke, the _____ effects of a child being left in a hot car, is every parent's nightmare, but it happens several times a year.　(111年四等考題)　

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