單選題 每題2分

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1. A problem in the older boiling-water reactors would become disastrous because of a _____ safety system that houses the nuclear fuel. 　(103年三等考題)　

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2. After six years’ outstanding military service, Jason received an honorable _____. 　(105年三等考題)　

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3. Bill Clinton was _____ by the Democratic Party in 1990 and won the US presidential election in 1992. 　(102年三等考題)　

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4. 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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5. 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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6. 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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7. I saw two strangers _____ to each other but had no idea what they talked about.　(111年四等考題)　

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8. The doctor says to the patient that, with proper _____, he can expect to live a normal lifespan.　(105年四等考題)　

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9. The newspaper _____ that the mayor has accepted bribes but it provides neither source of information nor evidence.　(104年四等考題)　

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10. 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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11. 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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12. After a long standoff, the two countries eventually agree to work together for _____ benefits.　(111年四等考題)　

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13. It is a common _____ that you hold the door open for anyone coming through behind you.　(103年四等考題)　

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14. The directive aims to ensure that persons of a particular religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation do not suffer from _____.　(109年三等考題)　

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15. 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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16. The Community Charge, also known as a poll tax, is a certain amount of tax _____ on each individual who resides in the community.　(104年四等考題)　

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17. When donating a huge sum of money to charities, she prefers being an _____ donor and keeps her identity unknown to the public.　(112年三等考題)　

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18. 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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19. The storm caused 　　　 flooding in the area, overwhelming local emergency services.　(114年三等考題)　

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20. 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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21. 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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22. Sometimes a social interaction with a(n) _____ rather than a stranger brings a better mood.　(108年四等考題)　

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23. 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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24. The sound of the vacuum cleaner echoed through the house as my father did his 　　　 chores.　(114年四等考題)　

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25. 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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26. Any goods that need to be either imported or exported will have to get the permission from the government and obtain a _____ for imports/exports.　(104年四等考題)　

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27. Imported goods that are stored in a _____ warehouse are usually controlled and handled by the customs and can be exported without paying any tax.　(104年四等考題)　

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28. John's report is _____ with 100 full-color photographs that depict the grandeur of the landscape in this national park.　(112年四等考題)　

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29. He took the job even though there was no _____ of permanent employment.　(112年四等考題)　

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30. One of the more frightening _____ of avalanches is that people can be covered by a deep layer of snow, unable to escape.　(109年四等考題)　

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

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33. Finally, _____ resolving one last misunderstanding between them, Bridget’s plan to marry Mark is confirmed by the scene of both of them kissing each other.　(104年四等考題)　

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34. 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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35. 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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36. Rooftop gardens have many _____ effects on urban neighborhoods.　(107年三等考題)　

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37. Christmas is coming, and the Lins have started to _____ their Christmas tree.　(103年四等考題)　

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38. The exhibit gives us a _____ of what the young artist might be like in the future.　(106年三等考題)　

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

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40. The website provides _____ to certain public records of the local town courts. 　(104年三等考題)　

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

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43. Marathon runners who run for a long period should _____ their diets with sports drinks.　(106年三等考題)　

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44. In this primary school, Hispanics _____ 18% of the student population and Asians account for 28%.　(103年四等考題)　

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45. 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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46. In Singapore, throwing a cigarette butt on the street is punished with a heavy _____ of several hundred dollars.　(104年四等考題)　

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47. 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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48. 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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49. 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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50. They arrived at the historic town and took a leisurely _____ through the old district.　(112年四等考題)　

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