單選題 每題2分

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1. 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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2. 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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3. Some people are 　　　 about the existence of UFOs and aliens, while others are convinced without a doubt.　(114年三等考題)　

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4. My uncle gave a 　　　 and detailed description of his travels to many countries in Africa.　(114年四等考題)　

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5. Chemotherapy did not make John feel better. Instead, his health started to _____ soon after.　(110年三等考題)　

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

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7. Our organization doesn’t support any political party and has rigorous safeguards in place at every level to protect our _____.　(109年三等考題)　

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8. Regulatory mandates include tariff and duty _____, security clearances, registration requirements, filings and shipment documentation. 　(104年三等考題)　

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9. Her 　　　 musical talent was evident from a young age.　(113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. 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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12. After we transformed our paper files to 　　　 records, we found it much easier to search them.　(114年四等考題)　

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

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15. We are seeking advice on how to best _____ our broken-up pool deck, hopefully making it look as before. 　(104年三等考題)　

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16. 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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17. Which _____ do you use to make your clothes always so clean and white?　(112年四等考題)　

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18. Our company's product promotion staff always try to make their presentations short and to the point since 　　　 talks would only drive potential buyers away.　(114年三等考題)　

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

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20. In comparison with other universities in the country, this university is much smaller with only 5,500 students and 235 　　　 members.　(114年三等考題)　

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21. 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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22. The government has instituted security regulations intended to prevent the entry of hazardous materials or _____ into the country. 　(104年三等考題)　

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

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24. The journalist was finally caught _____ all the stories he had made up for the newspaper he worked for. 　(110年三等考題)　

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25. Parental verbal _____ may leave a permanent scar on children, making them vulnerable to shouting and yelling in their adulthood.　(106年三等考題)　

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26. 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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27. Each February, people flock to Japan for the Snow Festival in order to see the hundreds of ice _____ and statues carved by ice artists.　(107年四等考題)　

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28. 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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29. 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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30. 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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31. 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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32. 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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33. At the sport stadium, most of the crowd were cheering for the 　　　 to win just this one time as the team was from a remote slum district.　(113年三等考題)　

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34. 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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35. 請回答上文編號32　(114年四等考題)　

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36. John didn't like his seat, so I 　　　 it with him.　(113年四等考題)　

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37. 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)　

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38. 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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39. Several reviewers considered Cooper's study to be well-designed and well-conducted, while others remained _____ about some of the data used in the study. 　(103年三等考題)　

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40. The Department of Finance has issued a new set of accounting _____ and guidelines for business.　(111年四等考題)　

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

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42. 請回答上文編號34　(114年四等考題)　

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

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

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47. A group of scientists recently created a system that _____ brain waves into words by focusing on the physical movements related to speech.　(109年三等考題)　

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48. 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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49. 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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50. 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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