單選題 每題2分

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1. 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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2. The beauty of the island is _____; it has a long beach with pure white sand and green palm trees.　(105年四等考題)　

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3. 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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4. Low-income families cannot _____ the luxurious products displayed in the department store.　(107年三等考題)　

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5. 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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6. 請回答上文編號33　(114年四等考題)　

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7. 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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8. _____ speaking, doing exercise every day can help people get stronger and healthier.　(110年四等考題)　

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9. Drivers should stay 　　　 while on the road, keeping an eye out for bikes or other vehicles.　(114年四等考題)　

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10. Rags-to-riches stories read like scripts for movies, but they're the true-life dramas of 　　　 born into deep poverty but becoming superstars.　(113年三等考題)　

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11. 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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12. 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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13. 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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14. 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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15. The sign says: "We wish to apologize to local residents for any 　　　 caused."　(113年三等考題)　

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16. Some people _____ a campaign for animal rights to raise funds for shelters.　(108年四等考題)　

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17. 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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18. 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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19. 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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20. A severe _____ storm is heading for the city, and people are advised to stay at home.　(112年四等考題)　

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21. New facilities have been added to _____ the special needs of elderly residents.　(112年四等考題)　

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22. 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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23. The computer company's annual sales _____ by 40%, leading to a serious drop in profits.　(111年四等考題)　

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

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25. The pandemic has 　　　 about higher unemployment rates and changed where people work and how they shop.　(113年四等考題)　

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26. The state-wide transport strike is expected to 　　　 public transportation by 100 percent, so we'd better stay at home today.　(113年三等考題)　

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27. John was appointed ambassador to the United States. He was granted the _____ of port, and his personal luggage was free from inspection.　(108年四等考題)　

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28. The all-inclusive tours offered by the new travel agency _____.　(105年四等考題)　

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29. It is generally believed that examinations are not the only means of _____ a student's ability.　(107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. 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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32. He despised Pitt, _____ the similar views they both held.　(112年三等考題)　

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33. The 　　　 of life is full of ups and downs, we can enjoy the highs and learn from the lows.　(114年四等考題)　

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34. 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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35. 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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36. 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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37. Unsaturated fats help our bodies absorb vitamins, support cell growth, and 　　　 our immune system.　(114年四等考題)　

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38. When something goes wrong, people sometimes try to make an innocent person a _____ so that they can blame that person for what happened. 　(102年三等考題)　

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39. 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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40. Some college students seemed to have become _____ creatures staying up to chat, to play online games, or to surf the Internet. 　(102年三等考題)　

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41. A human eye includes a controlling _____ which can increase or reduce the amount of light entering the eye.　(110年四等考題)　

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42. What are some of the things in life that you have trouble _____ and try every means to prevent them from happening?　(103年四等考題)　

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43. 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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44. E-cigarettes come highly recommended for the _____ smokers to effectively fight the deadly habit. 　(104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. All products are _____ for defects before being packed.　(111年四等考題)　

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47. I don’t think what you say is _____ to the topic; please get back to the subject.　(103年四等考題)　

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48. Being a professional artist, Lisa mostly makes drawings, paintings, and sculptures, and _____she is invited to make fashion illustrations.　(112年三等考題)　

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49. 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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50. 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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