單選題 每題2分

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1. Even though John does not intend to hurt his friend, he still needs to face the 　　　 of manslaughter because he has wounded him badly.　(113年三等考題)　

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2. Many people are hooked on horror movies; they love to be scared _____.　(107年四等考題)　

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3. Playing basketball is a popular form of _____ among young people.　(106年三等考題)　

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4. John was appointed ambassador to the United States. He was granted the _____ of port, and his personal luggage was free from inspection.　(108年四等考題)　

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5. Justin is an _____ tennis player. He can hit the ball equally well with both his right hand and left hand from the baseline. 　(102年三等考題)　

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6. 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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7. New facilities have been added to _____ the special needs of elderly residents.　(112年四等考題)　

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

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9. 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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10. 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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11. 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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12. John didn't like his seat, so I 　　　 it with him.　(113年四等考題)　

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13. After six years’ outstanding military service, Jason received an honorable _____. 　(105年三等考題)　

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14. In comparison with other universities in the country, this university is much smaller with only 5,500 students and 235 　　　 members.　(114年三等考題)　

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

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17. 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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18. 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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19. 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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20. 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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21. Christmas is coming, and the Lins have started to _____ their Christmas tree.　(103年四等考題)　

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22. In spite of the candidate's shining CV, the CEO made the final decision to 　　　 the committee's recommendation.　(113年四等考題)　

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

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24. A tax relief program _____ qualifying homeowners for increases in local property taxes on their primary residences. 　(104年三等考題)　

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25. Most _____ foods are very high in sodium. If you’re eating something out of a can or a package, chances are you’re not doing anything to help your blood pressure.　(109年三等考題)　

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

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

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29. The extreme marathon runners have to overcome many _____ to finish the race.　(103年四等考題)　

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30. “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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31. Some researchers concluded that maturation rather than rhythmic training significantly affects 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade children’s ability to _____ their body movements with rhythmic stimuli. 　(102年三等考題)　

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32. At the sport stadium, most of the crowd were cheering for the 　　　 to win just this one time as the team was from a remote slum district.　(113年三等考題)　

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33. The way our eyes and brain handle information has become _____. Thanks to television, film and computers, our ability to process images is faster.　(112年三等考題)　

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34. The profits will be equally divided _____ the five stock holders.　(104年四等考題)　

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

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36. 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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37. A _____ broke into the dormitory last night and stole several cell phones.　(103年四等考題)　

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38. 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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39. Natural resources are _____ in this country. Trading them brings lots of money.　(111年四等考題)　

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40. 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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41. The president's decision to raise taxes caused an 　　　 in the capital city.　(113年四等考題)　

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42. Our company's product promotion staff always try to make their presentations short and to the point since 　　　 talks would only drive potential buyers away.　(114年三等考題)　

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43. In this down economy, it's time to work on your quality networking, especially when your network is nothing more than a gaggle of Facebook friends. 　(102年三等考題)　

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

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45. The government warned that drunk driving, if not strictly forbidden, would _____ result in more fatal accidents. 　(111年四等考題)　

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

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47. The 　　　 of the ecosystem in the wetlands helped to revitalize the natural habitat for wildlife.　(114年三等考題)　

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48. 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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49. 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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50. Which _____ do you use to make your clothes always so clean and white?　(112年四等考題)　

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