單選題 每題2分

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1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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4. In World War I, as in wars before, more people died from _____ of wounds than from the wounds themselves. 　(111年四等考題)　

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

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6. Natural resources are _____ in this country. Trading them brings lots of money.　(111年四等考題)　

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7. After they'd had a cup of coffee, the conversation started to _____.　(112年四等考題)　

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8. 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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9. 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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10. 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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11. 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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12. 請回答上文編號33　(114年四等考題)　

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13. I could hardly _____ Susan, my kindergarten classmate. She had become so tall and pretty.　(103年四等考題)　

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

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15. Exercise can physically _____ you out and substantially improve your sleep.　(112年四等考題)　

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

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17. Travellers who carry counterfeit and pirated goods will be _____ intellectual property right.　(104年四等考題)　

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18. 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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19. 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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20. 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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21. 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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22. 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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23. Although Irene failed to make the national swimming team this year, she refused to live her life _____ like a loser; instead she practiced even harder to try again next year.　(112年三等考題)　

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24. 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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25. 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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26. 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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27. 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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28. 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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29. 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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30. 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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31. Despite facing numerous setbacks, Jane remained 　　　 and continued to pursue her dreams.　(114年三等考題)　

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32. 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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33. _____ you rather go to the movie with us or stay at home tonight?　(107年四等考題)　

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34. It was a 　　　 that three earthquakes happened across the world in one week.　(113年三等考題)　

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35. Sally doesn't get along with her friends because of her _____ manners.　(112年四等考題)　

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36. The fast urban development has changed the _____ of this district entirely.　(111年四等考題)　

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

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39. It's a simple act of 　　　 to always hold the door for the person behind you.　(114年四等考題)　

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40. In this down economy, it's time to work on your quality networking, especially when your network is nothing more than a gaggle of Facebook friends. 　(102年三等考題)　

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

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42. 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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43. Jack and Mary had a _____ encounter in the street.　(112年四等考題)　

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44. The most 　　　 carpet cleaning method to get rid of dust mites is the hot water extraction or steam cleaning method.　(113年四等考題)　

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45. To cut down on the man power, the company offered a golden _____ to many of their senior employees for early retirement.　(104年四等考題)　

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46. The food company tends to _____ the health benefits of its products, so careful consideration should be given before purchase.　(111年四等考題)　

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

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48. 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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49. 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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50. As our VIP, you can enjoy certain 　　　 , such as a 25% discount and free delivery service.　(114年四等考題)　

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