單選題 每題2分

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1. 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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2. They are trying to install an _____ between the computer and the typesetting machine.　(111年四等考題)　

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

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5. The mayoral candidate won the election after 　　　 a statement claiming that he never took any bribes.　(114年四等考題)　

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6. She felt sad as she watched the stray dog 　　　 on the street.　(114年四等考題)　

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7. A problem in the older boiling-water reactors would become disastrous because of a _____ safety system that houses the nuclear fuel. 　(103年三等考題)　

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8. The car components are made in this factory before being shipped to another country for 　　　.　(113年四等考題)　

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9. _____ 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)　

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10. 請回答上文編號33　(114年四等考題)　

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11. People suffering from economic recession will migrate from the country to the city, mostly attracted by the _____ of work.　(107年三等考題)　

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

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14. She developed a terrible fear of strangers after being sexually _____ in a public park.　(104年四等考題)　

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15. 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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16. Matthew did not show up for the midterm exam. His professor issued a written _____ to inform him that if he misses the make-up exam and final exam, he will be failed.　(110年四等考題)　

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

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

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19. Occasionally, _____ happens unexpectedly, so it's always a good idea to fasten your seatbelt.　(112年四等考題)　

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

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22. 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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23. 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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24. All products are _____ for defects before being packed.　(111年四等考題)　

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25. Furniture retailers are among those reporting the sharpest annual decline in sales during the 　　　 .　(114年四等考題)　

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26. Those board members who looked at Amanda's new business idea _____ and challenged it harshly would never expect that the idea later turned out to be a huge success.　(112年三等考題)　

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

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28. 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)　

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29. The exact cause of the equipment failure is unclear and remains to be _____.　(111年四等考題)　

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30. 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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31. John has been walking in the sun for two hours. He needs a lot of water to _____ his thirst.　(106年四等考題)　

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32. 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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33. Most caves form over hundreds of thousands of years, as water　_____ the rock and wears it away.　(106年四等考題)　

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

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36. The producer believed that big names in the show business could lift his TV show's poor rating, so he decided to invite as many _____ as he could to join the show.　(107年三等考題)　

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37. The boy tried to eat a grape whole but began to 　　　 on it and have difficulty breathing.　(114年四等考題)　

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38. Despite facing numerous setbacks, Jane remained 　　　 and continued to pursue her dreams.　(114年三等考題)　

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39. 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)　

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40. A series of gas explosions in Kaohsiung _____ in 28 deaths and at least 280 people injured.　(105年四等考題)　

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41. 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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42. 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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43. Her duty as marketing manager is to 　　　 all of the company's advertising.　(113年四等考題)　

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

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45. In many countries, foreign visitors are usually _____ to have a tax refund when they purchase products that amount to certain values of money.　(104年四等考題)　

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46. 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)　

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47. It is often said that _____ is better than cure, so why not take some precautions in advance? 　(105年三等考題)　

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

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49. Without receiving final approval from its board of trustees, the university has _____ set its budget for the next academic year at NT$200 million.　(108年三等考題)　

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50. 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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