單選題 每題2分

---

1. 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)　

---

2. The economy is booming and small businesses are 　　　 when the new beneficial policies are implemented.　(113年四等考題)　

---

3. Legend has it that a crystal ball helps the Gypsy fortune teller _____ the future.　(109年四等考題)　

---

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)　

---

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

---

6. 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)　

---

7. If tickets are still 　　　 , I plan to attend the concert next weekend.　(114年四等考題)　

---

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

---

9. I don’t think what you say is _____ to the topic; please get back to the subject.　(103年四等考題)　

---

10. _____ 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)　

---

11. 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)　

---

12. Almost half of the audience has fallen asleep; _____ , the speech is very boring.　(103年四等考題)　

---

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

---

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

---

15. When we don't believe we have the resources or abilities to cope with a certain problem or stimuli, we create _____ behaviors to deny or avoid it.　(112年三等考題)　

---

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

---

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

---

18. The boss thinks that Irene is the most _____ person to get the position as the manager.　(105年四等考題)　

---

19. Some people _____ a campaign for animal rights to raise funds for shelters.　(108年四等考題)　

---

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

---

21. When his son was caught cheating in the exam, he had to _____ his pride and meet the principal.　(104年四等考題)　

---

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

---

23. _____ studying at school, John had developed a friendship with a Norwegian student who had a particular relationship with the natural world.　(111年四等考題)　

---

24. When traveling along the coast, we _____ across the ruins of an old fort and enjoyed the historical site.　(110年三等考題)　

---

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

---

26. Sandy always teaches evening classes, but today she is _____ for a sick teacher in the morning class. 　(111年三等考題)　

---

27. The witness offered an 　　　 description of the killer and that helped the police a lot.　(113年四等考題)　

---

28. 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)　

---

29. Tim did not want to move, but with the rent going up, he has no _____.　(109年四等考題)　

---

30. The 　　　 melody of the piano echoed through the empty halls, evoking memories of lost love.　(114年三等考題)　

---

31. The pandemic has 　　　 about higher unemployment rates and changed where people work and how they shop.　(113年四等考題)　

---

32. Although this tastes fine, I don’t think it’s a good _____ for real butter. 　(105年三等考題)　

---

33. 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)　

---

34. 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)　

---

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

---

36. My grandmother is a friendly woman who likes to _____ to new neighbors by making cookies for them.　(107年三等考題)　

---

37. Fifteen minutes of _____ walking a day is a highly recommended exercise for your health.　(103年四等考題)　

---

38. 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)　

---

39. 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)　

---

40. 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)　

---

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

---

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

---

43. When Berlinda came back home from work late at night, she 　　　 opened the door without waking her sons up.　(114年三等考題)　

---

44. Newly developed data visualization types are more complex in form and content, and thus are more 　　　 for users to decode and make sense of.　(113年三等考題)　

---

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

---

46. 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)　

---

47. Many religious _____ are held throughout the country every year to attract numerous visitors.　(112年四等考題)　

---

48. 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)　

---

49. Engineers built a canal and implemented irrigation systems to transform deserts into 　　　 and productive land.　(114年四等考題)　

---

50. Don’t pay too much attention to such a _____ thing. Instead, you should focus on important issues.　(110年四等考題)　

---