單選題 每題2分

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

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

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4. 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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5. The dentist fills in the 　　　 in her tooth in case that the decay gets larger in the future and leads to serious toothache and even tooth loss.　(113年三等考題)　

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6. In the 17th century, Port Royal was considered the most 　　　 port in the world because of its pirate activities, loose morals and tasteless displays of wealth.　(113年三等考題)　

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7. 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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8. Small particles in the air can _____ the lungs and enter the bloodstream.　(111年四等考題)　

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9. 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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10. Although many people still view Bosnia with _____, its dramatic landscapes and singular history are making it an increasingly popular destination.　(110年三等考題)　

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11. To cut down on the man power, the company offered a golden _____ to many of their senior employees for early retirement.　(104年四等考題)　

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12. To 　　　 better health in the community, the local council introduced free exercise classes in the park.　(114年四等考題)　

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13. 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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14. The sign says: "We wish to apologize to local residents for any 　　　 caused."　(113年三等考題)　

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15. 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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16. 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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17. 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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18. She shared five key lessons defining her approach for 　　　 businesses that go through challenging times.　(114年四等考題)　

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

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21. 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)　

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22. 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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23. It will be difficult for athletes to 　　　 their sport skills if they stop training on a regular basis.　(113年四等考題)　

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24. Tall buildings were a new 　　　 on the skyline when this city just expanded in size in the 60s.　(114年四等考題)　

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25. 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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26. The state-wide transport strike is expected to 　　　 public transportation by 100 percent, so we'd better stay at home today.　(113年三等考題)　

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27. The words of comfort from Jean's friends served as a 　　　 during her time of grief.　(114年三等考題)　

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28. The Heads of delegations which had no special 　　　 were treated just like all the crew members.　(113年四等考題)　

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29. Taylor Swift is undoubtedly a（n）_____ artist. Besides singing and songwriting, she can play the banjo guitar, piano, and ukulele.　(103年四等考題)　

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30. 請回答上文編號32　(114年四等考題)　

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31. The prime minister came out onto the balcony to speak to the crowd that had _____ outside.　(111年四等考題)　

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

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34. Her 　　　 musical talent was evident from a young age.　(113年四等考題)　

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35. 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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36. We were _____ after a long day of canoeing, so the roasted chicken over the campfire smelled heavenly. 　(111年三等考題)　

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

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38. The 　　　 of the athlete from the team was due to a violation of the code of conduct.　(114年三等考題)　

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

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41. After a long standoff, the two countries eventually agree to work together for _____ benefits.　(111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. He needs to have five-year practical experiences to be 　　　 for this job.　(113年四等考題)　

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44. He despised Pitt, _____ the similar views they both held.　(112年三等考題)　

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45. 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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46. Cape Town is so _____ that it rightly places high in any ranking of the most scenic big cities on the planet. 　(103年三等考題)　

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47. 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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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. 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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50. Her duty as marketing manager is to 　　　 all of the company's advertising.　(113年四等考題)　

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