單選題 每題2分

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

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3. 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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4. The writer has 　　　 himself with his latest novel, which is well received by both readers and critics.　(113年四等考題)　

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

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6. 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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7. 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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8. It is unreasonable to have _____ against people simply because of their skin color.　(112年四等考題)　

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9. The journal paper published a controversial _____ on abortion and stirred a huge debate.　(106年三等考題)　

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10. Originally designed as a 　　　 attraction to celebrate the new Millennium, the London Eye has unexpectedly become the most popular paid-for attraction in the UK.　(113年四等考題)　

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11. 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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12. 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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13. The manager knows how to pay _____ to his staff and improve their relationship.　(110年四等考題)　

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

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15. 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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16. The government does not have to worry about the morality of the people; it is the people who need to be concerned with the _____ of the government. 　(103年三等考題)　

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17. 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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18. If you want to increase the credit card application approval rate, you need to be _____ because credit card issuers often set the credit limit according to your salary.　(109年四等考題)　

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19. Be sure to be _____ at the interview. It gives a very good first impression.　(103年四等考題)　

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20. The police have tried to bring him to _____, but his slick lawyers always get the case thrown out of court.　(107年四等考題)　

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21. 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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22. After the cruise 　　　 at the port, we set out on an 8-day journey through Europe.　(114年四等考題)　

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

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

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

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26. 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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27. 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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28. Low-income families cannot _____ the luxurious products displayed in the department store.　(107年三等考題)　

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29. Lack of financial resources, the political activists had no choice but using a low-tech _____ form to publish their newspapers.　(107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. John has been walking in the sun for two hours. He needs a lot of water to _____ his thirst.　(106年四等考題)　

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32. A _____ broke into the dormitory last night and stole several cell phones.　(103年四等考題)　

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33. Emotional manipulation from a family member, coworker, or trusted friend can have negative _____ for your quality of life.　(112年四等考題)　

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34. 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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35. Some people are 　　　 about the existence of UFOs and aliens, while others are convinced without a doubt.　(114年三等考題)　

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36. 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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37. Zoe got an _____ response upon inquiry when she applied for a tax refund in the Customs office this morning. She was very pleased with the public service they have provided.　(104年四等考題)　

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38. _____ 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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39. People think CO thins the ozone _____ that protects us from the sun’s rays.　(109年四等考題)　

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

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41. Even though John does not intend to hurt his friend, he still needs to face the 　　　 of manslaughter because he has wounded him badly.　(113年三等考題)　

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42. Several stylish _____ can be found on the chairs on display, even though one could easily recognize the prototype.　(110年三等考題)　

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43. 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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44. They have a very _____ relationship between them. They keep no secret from each other.　(103年四等考題)　

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

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46. The president's decision to raise taxes caused an 　　　 in the capital city.　(113年四等考題)　

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47. 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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48. 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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49. 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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50. Cape Town is so _____ that it rightly places high in any ranking of the most scenic big cities on the planet. 　(103年三等考題)　

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