單選題 每題2分

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1. The chemical company was fined eight million dollars for _____ environmental regulations.　(111年四等考題)　

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2. The patients are asked to _____ for their medical expenses if they want to gain better medical service from their doctors.　(112年三等考題)　

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

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5. _____ 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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6. 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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7. The _____ about the border between the two countries gradually heated up.　(103年四等考題)　

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8. The way the government tackles the problem of civil war in this country is _____ because it has never ended in such a peaceful manner.　(112年三等考題)　

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

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

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12. They arrived at the historic town and took a leisurely _____ through the old district.　(112年四等考題)　

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13. 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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14. It is unreasonable to have _____ against people simply because of their skin color.　(112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. One of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's top officials arrived at the United States where he is expected to help _____ the groundwork for talks between Kim and US President in Singapore.　(108年三等考題)　

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17. I don’t think what you say is _____ to the topic; please get back to the subject.　(103年四等考題)　

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18. 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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19. If you want to increase the credit card application approval rate, you need to be _____ because credit card issuers often set the credit limit according to your salary.　(109年四等考題)　

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20. As Kate gazed at the crystal clear _____, she saw a bird dive into the water to catch a small shrimp.　(106年三等考題)　

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

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22. 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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23. A severe _____ storm is heading for the city, and people are advised to stay at home.　(112年四等考題)　

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24. 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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25. Some people _____ a campaign for animal rights to raise funds for shelters.　(108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. Christmas is coming, and the Lins have started to _____ their Christmas tree.　(103年四等考題)　

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28. 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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29. People think CO thins the ozone _____ that protects us from the sun’s rays.　(109年四等考題)　

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30. 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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31. Ted unexpectedly gave his mother a handmade cake, which delighted her because it was _____ and heart-warming. 　(111年四等考題)　

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32. Diseases that have high profiles and vocal activists such as AIDS attract far more interest and money from big donors based partly on the mistaken belief that they kill most children. 　(102年三等考題)　

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

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34. They have a very _____ relationship between them. They keep no secret from each other.　(103年四等考題)　

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35. Louise has two _____ buyers for her paintings. She feels certain that one of them will purchase some of her works.　(109年四等考題)　

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

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38. 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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39. What you are getting now is a _____ schedule for events in the coming year, which should be finalized by the end of this month.　(110年三等考題)　

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40. The manager knows how to pay _____ to his staff and improve their relationship.　(110年四等考題)　

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

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42. Be sure to be _____ at the interview. It gives a very good first impression.　(103年四等考題)　

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

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44. It is generally believed that examinations are not the only means of _____ a student's ability.　(107年四等考題)　

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45. 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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46. Our research on the elderly has shown that those who have dementia often appear to suffer a double _____ of age and cognitive disability.　(109年三等考題)　

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47. When you visit a bank to make a cash _____, you need to fill out the form or slip first.　(112年四等考題)　

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48. The computer company's annual sales _____ by 40%, leading to a serious drop in profits.　(111年四等考題)　

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49. The life of the Amazon tribe is very _____. People make clothes from leaves and leather.　(109年四等考題)　

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50. 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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