單選題 每題2分

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

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

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5. As one of the best ways to get around the city, the subway system in Taipei plays a _____ role. 　(111年四等考題)　

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6. Please arrive 20 minutes earlier for your scheduled _____. For cancelation, please let the front desk know two hours in advance.　(110年四等考題)　

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

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8. Mexico's capital is a metropolis with more than 20 million people, the elite _____ are at the center of the business, political and cultural hub of the nation.　(111年四等考題)　

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9. To write a good cover letter for job application, one should avoid a _____ opening and try something a bit more original. 　(102年三等考題)　

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10. The thick forest used to be 　　　 filled with tall trees that reached up to the sky.　(114年四等考題)　

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

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12. The journal paper published a controversial _____ on abortion and stirred a huge debate.　(106年三等考題)　

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

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14. 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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15. 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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16. When his son was caught cheating in the exam, he had to _____ his pride and meet the principal.　(104年四等考題)　

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17. Other than being cold, hungry, and thirsty, John was in good condition, lucid, and speaking _____ when rescued from a blizzard. 　(103年三等考題)　

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18. 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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19. 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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20. El Nino has helped _____ drought in many parts of the world, leaving millions hungry.　(107年三等考題)　

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21. 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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22. Travellers who carry counterfeit and pirated goods will be _____ intellectual property right.　(104年四等考題)　

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23. 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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24. The president, hailing a “new era” to bring hopes to his people in the country, was _____ last month.　(111年三等考題)　

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25. Doctors and nurses often need to work night 　　　 , causing their body to battle against its natural rhythms.　(113年四等考題)　

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

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

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31. I saw two strangers _____ to each other but had no idea what they talked about.　(111年四等考題)　

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32. Unsaturated fats help our bodies absorb vitamins, support cell growth, and 　　　 our immune system.　(114年四等考題)　

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

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34. 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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35. 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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36. The witness offered an 　　　 description of the killer and that helped the police a lot.　(113年四等考題)　

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37. Many cats who have spent a good deal of their time outdoors, such as _____ cats, do not seem to adjust to life indoors. 　(104年三等考題)　

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

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40. When donating a huge sum of money to charities, she prefers being an _____ donor and keeps her identity unknown to the public.　(112年三等考題)　

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41. Drivers should stay 　　　 while on the road, keeping an eye out for bikes or other vehicles.　(114年四等考題)　

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42. 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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43. 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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44. Some people _____ a campaign for animal rights to raise funds for shelters.　(108年四等考題)　

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45. 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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46. 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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47. A storm is _____ outside, but we are warm and comfortable indoors.　(112年四等考題)　

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48. If you want to open a bank account, you must provide proof of _____.　(106年四等考題)　

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49. 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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50. After they'd had a cup of coffee, the conversation started to _____.　(112年四等考題)　

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