單選題 每題2分

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1. The fast urban development has changed the _____ of this district entirely.　(111年四等考題)　

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2. 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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3. 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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4. Following workplace etiquette rules can ensure that we don't accidentally 　　　 our colleagues or clients.　(113年四等考題)　

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5. Christine worked hard for a long time, and _____ she became a very successful businesswoman.　(108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. Isaac still managed to complete the task he had been assigned to _____ its difficulty and time constraint.　(112年三等考題)　

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

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

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

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11. Every one of us is responsible for protecting the environment for the _____ of future generations.　(112年四等考題)　

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12. 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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13. 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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14. Tom has a 　　　 of darkness, so his mom puts a night light beside the bed.　(113年四等考題)　

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15. The company's new policy requiring female workers to wear high heels 　　　 when a number of female employees threatened to quit.　(113年三等考題)　

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16. The heavy rains have eroded the riverbank, so all the roots of the trees and bushes are now _____.　(110年四等考題)　

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

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18. He needs to have five-year practical experiences to be 　　　 for this job.　(113年四等考題)　

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19. 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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20. 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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21. 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)　

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22. 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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23. “Poor-quality sleep puts individuals at _____ increased risk of developing high blood pressure,” said Susan Redline, M.D.　(110年四等考題)　

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24. Passengers are only allowed to carry a certain amount of _____ baggage when boarding an airplane.　(104年四等考題)　

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25. The American diplomatic doctrine has always meant to advance multiple goals, a doctrine that seeks to achieve the highest possible level of _____ of one's enemies, while simultaneously enjoying the warmest reception from one's allies.　(107年三等考題)　

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26. Zoe got an _____ response upon inquiry when she applied for a tax refund in the Customs office this morning. She was very pleased with the public service they have provided.　(104年四等考題)　

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27. George and Angelia are not getting along, so there has been little 　　　 between them.　(114年四等考題)　

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28. 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)　

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29. 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)　

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30. People all over the world suffer from 　　　, which is characterized by high prices and low purchasing buying power of money.　(113年四等考題)　

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31. The 　　　 attack on this helpless woman aroused public's fear and anger.　(113年四等考題)　

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32. 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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33. John's report is _____ with 100 full-color photographs that depict the grandeur of the landscape in this national park.　(112年四等考題)　

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

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36. Apart from the regular examination, the Customs will sometimes conduct a _____ in order to prevent corruption.　(104年四等考題)　

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

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38. 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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39. 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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40. The doctor _____ some painkillers for my backache after a thorough checkup.　(107年四等考題)　

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41. The police _____ a farmhouse where the terrorist leader was believed to be hiding, but found nothing.　(104年四等考題)　

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42. Christmas is coming, and the Lins have started to _____ their Christmas tree.　(103年四等考題)　

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43. My grandfather was known for his _____ to his friends and associates, always more than willing to help them in whatever way he could.　(108年四等考題)　

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44. 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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45. 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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46. Without food and clothing in the Tsunami area, the number of _____ rose quickly.　(103年四等考題)　

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47. 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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48. Sometimes a social interaction with a(n) _____ rather than a stranger brings a better mood.　(108年四等考題)　

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49. 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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50. 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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