單選題 每題2分

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1. The extreme marathon runners have to overcome many _____ to finish the race.　(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. Being a professional artist, Lisa mostly makes drawings, paintings, and sculptures, and _____she is invited to make fashion illustrations.　(112年三等考題)　

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4. 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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5. 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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6. In the United States, a customs _____ is highly paid because the person who takes this position needs to shoulder important responsibility and is fully aware of complicated import laws and regulations.　(104年四等考題)　

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7. With proper _____ , employees would do their jobs willingly and efficiently.　(103年四等考題)　

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

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

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

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12. After being interrogated by the police for two days, the suspect finally _____ to the crime.　(108年三等考題)　

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13. It is unreasonable to have _____ against people simply because of their skin color.　(112年四等考題)　

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14. To become globally known, the pianist has been 　　　 to serious daily practices.　(114年四等考題)　

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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. There are times in everyone's life when it is easy to _____ the dream, but it is much more rewarding to continue. 　(111年四等考題)　

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17. 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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18. 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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19. The inmates often feel treated as social _____ after being released from prison.　(104年四等考題)　

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20. In Antarctica during the winter, temperatures can _____ below-100 degrees Fahrenheit.　(104年四等考題)　

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21. 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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22. People are encouraged to give _____ seats to the elderly and the pregnant women.　(111年四等考題)　

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23. 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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24. Many adult drivers think that automated, self-driving vehicles are more dangerous than traditional vehicles _____ by people.　(111年四等考題)　

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25. Without food and clothing in the Tsunami area, the number of _____ rose quickly.　(103年四等考題)　

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26. The regulations allow you to bring back only one liter of alcoholic _____ duty-free for personal use. 　(104年三等考題)　

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

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28. 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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29. 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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30. As we sat over our drinks, he _____ his business, and by I expressed casually my surprise at him not earning more.　(109年三等考題)　

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31. If you can 　　　 me with the cooking, we can have dinner ready by the time our guests arrive.　(114年四等考題)　

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32. 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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33. The police have tried to bring him to _____, but his slick lawyers always get the case thrown out of court.　(107年四等考題)　

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34. 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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35. The release of the movie was timed to _____ with the director’s seventieth birthday.　(104年四等考題)　

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36. Shipments between two countries are international _____ and must comply with applicable regulations before being cleared for entry. 　(104年三等考題)　

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37. The population in Los Angeles is _____ Hispanic American. More than half of the people there speak Spanish.　(111年三等考題)　

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

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39. 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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40. The new policies were designed to fund small businesses to 　　　 in a competitive market.　(114年四等考題)　

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41. 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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42. If you are planning to _____, Canada may be a good destination.　(109年四等考題)　

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43. A _____ of scandals and revelations has collectively undermined the government over the past year.　(109年三等考題)　

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

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45. Sally doesn't get along with her friends because of her _____ manners.　(112年四等考題)　

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46. 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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47. 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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48. 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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49. 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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50. The airport had been 　　　 closed to all air traffic due to a bomb threat, and it was not reopened until three hours later.　(114年三等考題)　

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