單選題 每題2分

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

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2. 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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3. After the old emperor's death, the empire was _____ into several small states.　(112年三等考題)　

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4. Other than being cold, hungry, and thirsty, John was in good condition, lucid, and speaking _____ when rescued from a blizzard. 　(103年三等考題)　

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5. We should never _____ to the enemy known as addiction. Once we give in, we give ourselves up.　(110年四等考題)　

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6. Many people want to look like this movie star because he has an _____ appearance.　(109年四等考題)　

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7. Someone once joked that dogs think you’re family, _____ cats think you’re staff.　(104年四等考題)　

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8. If you want to open a bank account, you must provide proof of _____.　(106年四等考題)　

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9. A piece of food _____ his airway and caused him to stop breathing. He was immediately rushed to the hospital. 　(105年三等考題)　

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10. Mary's parents were openly 　　　 to her boyfriend after a series of quarrels.　(113年四等考題)　

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11. 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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12. Even in the face of personal _____, she does not see herself as totally defeated. She does what she can to make the world a better place.　(110年三等考題)　

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13. 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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14. 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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15. El Nino has helped _____ drought in many parts of the world, leaving millions hungry.　(107年三等考題)　

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16. During summer I always have a strong 　　　 for shaved ice to help me feel cool.　(114年四等考題)　

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17. Anita's 2-year gym membership is no longer _____; she is thinking about getting a lifelong membership offered by a newly opened gym near her place.　(112年三等考題)　

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18. Barbara _____ to me that she didn't have any intention of explaining the problem in the meeting.　(112年四等考題)　

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19. 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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20. It has been confirmed that the new insurance policy mainly _____ senior citizens.　(112年四等考題)　

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21. To avoid other people, the farmer lives a _____ life in a remote mountain village with only his dog.　(108年四等考題)　

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22. 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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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. Air Canada has announced drastic cuts to its domestic network as it 　　　 with sharply reduced demand in travel.　(113年三等考題)　

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25. Social media can be used to bring attention to the 　　　 of natural resources to secure support for protecting the environment.　(114年四等考題)　

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26. 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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27. The university received a generous 　　　 from a philanthropist to fund scholarships for students in need.　(114年三等考題)　

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28. Before printing, the making of a book was a _____ process, full of chances for error.　(109年四等考題)　

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29. 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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30. 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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31. 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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32. Please arrive 20 minutes earlier for your scheduled _____. For cancelation, please let the front desk know two hours in advance.　(110年四等考題)　

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

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35. Everyone had _____ Sally to win the gold medal in the competition, but she didn't make it.　(111年四等考題)　

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

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38. Dead fish starting to 　　　 have been found floating in the polluted river, smelling terrible.　(114年四等考題)　

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39. According to Facebook Community Standards, any videos that _____ violence should be removed. This policy avoids encouraging people to commit crimes.　(108年四等考題)　

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40. 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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41. 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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42. Teresa is an excellent high school counsellor because of not only her professional background but also her 　　　 personality.　(113年三等考題)　

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

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44. 請回答上文編號33　(114年四等考題)　

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45. Leaks from underground gas pipes caused a series of _____ that injured and killed many people in the city.　(106年四等考題)　

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46. 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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47. Many people are hooked on horror movies; they love to be scared _____.　(107年四等考題)　

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

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49. 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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50. 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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