單選題 每題2分

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

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2. 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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3. Seeing my daughter finally winning a gold medal after all the years of hardships, I felt a _____ in my throat.　(104年四等考題)　

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

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5. The recent rise in oil prices had a great _____ on many aspects of our everyday life.　(111年四等考題)　

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

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8. The fatal car accident _____ the lives of four young men, all just in their early twenties.　(106年三等考題)　

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9. 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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10. Koalas are often _____ identified due to their appearance as a member of the bear family, but they are scientifically classified as a marsupial related to kangaroos.　(109年三等考題)　

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11. New Scientist is a science magazine for everyone, both young & old, _____ & professional.　(108年四等考題)　

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

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13. The manager demands a _____ reply from his coworkers when he sends them a message because he hates to wait.　(107年四等考題)　

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14. A storm is _____ outside, but we are warm and comfortable indoors.　(112年四等考題)　

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15. The inmates often feel treated as social _____ after being released from prison.　(104年四等考題)　

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16. Many cats who have spent a good deal of their time outdoors, such as _____ cats, do not seem to adjust to life indoors. 　(104年三等考題)　

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17. 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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18. 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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19. The profits will be equally divided _____ the five stock holders.　(104年四等考題)　

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

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22. The way the government tackles the problem of civil war in this country is _____ because it has never ended in such a peaceful manner.　(112年三等考題)　

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

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

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

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27. The president, hailing a “new era” to bring hopes to his people in the country, was _____ last month.　(111年三等考題)　

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28. The International Olympic Committee announced there would be a team of _____ in Rio 2016, who escaped from their own country because of war.　(109年四等考題)　

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29. 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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30. Your visa expired 7 months ago. It is not _____ anymore. You need to apply for a new one.　(110年三等考題)　

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31. 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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32. 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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33. Small particles in the air can _____ the lungs and enter the bloodstream.　(111年四等考題)　

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34. The UN Security Council called for an immediate and _____ humanitarian cease-fire in the Gaze war between Israel and Hamas.　(107年四等考題)　

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35. One important way to _____ export trade in a country is to create a nation’s image as a quality provider because people usually are more willing to import goods with excellent quality from other countries.　(104年四等考題)　

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

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38. Mentors gain the satisfaction of helping students understand the unfamiliar and often _____ world they will face.　(109年四等考題)　

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39. A tax relief program _____ qualifying homeowners for increases in local property taxes on their primary residences. 　(104年三等考題)　

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40. 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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41. It is very easy to _____ the work of others, but more difficult to accept criticism of one’s own work.　(103年四等考題)　

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42. The hotel was full and the owner consented to give us a discount, _____ we would put up with the inconvenience of all four of us sleeping in one room.　(110年四等考題)　

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43. The government warned that drunk driving, if not strictly forbidden, would _____ result in more fatal accidents. 　(111年四等考題)　

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44. 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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45. 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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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. 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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48. It is unreasonable to have _____ against people simply because of their skin color.　(112年四等考題)　

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49. “Poor-quality sleep puts individuals at _____ increased risk of developing high blood pressure,” said Susan Redline, M.D.　(110年四等考題)　

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50. Learning should be a _____ process rather than a static one.　(112年四等考題)　

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