單選題 每題2分

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1. The fatal car accident _____ the lives of four young men, all just in their early twenties.　(106年三等考題)　

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2. 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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3. John has been walking in the sun for two hours. He needs a lot of water to _____ his thirst.　(106年四等考題)　

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4. 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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5. When traveling along the coast, we _____ across the ruins of an old fort and enjoyed the historical site.　(110年三等考題)　

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6. 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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7. We should never _____ to the enemy known as addiction. Once we give in, we give ourselves up.　(110年四等考題)　

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

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

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10. High blood pressure is a serious symptom of cardiovascular _____ and can be the smoking gun behind strokes, heart attacks, and more.　(109年三等考題)　

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

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

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13. Betty’s neat and cozy apartment is like a _____ to her because when she gets home, she feels safe and relaxed.　(106年三等考題)　

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14. The recent rise in oil prices had a great _____ on many aspects of our everyday life.　(111年四等考題)　

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15. The producer believed that big names in the show business could lift his TV show's poor rating, so he decided to invite as many _____ as he could to join the show.　(107年三等考題)　

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16. Vehicular heatstroke, the _____ effects of a child being left in a hot car, is every parent's nightmare, but it happens several times a year.　(111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. 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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19. The doctor _____ some painkillers for my backache after a thorough checkup.　(107年四等考題)　

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

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22. One of the most _____ parts of living at the South Pole is that the sun neither rises nor sets.　(104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. 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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25. The UN Security Council called for an immediate and _____ humanitarian cease-fire in the Gaze war between Israel and Hamas.　(107年四等考題)　

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

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27. Because of the heavy rainfall today, all public _____ will only be running on major thoroughfares.　(112年四等考題)　

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28. A human eye includes a controlling _____ which can increase or reduce the amount of light entering the eye.　(110年四等考題)　

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29. 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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30. Always keep in mind that you may _____ your country when you travel abroad.　(111年四等考題)　

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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. 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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33. 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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34. _____ speaking, doing exercise every day can help people get stronger and healthier.　(110年四等考題)　

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

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37. The boss thinks that Irene is the most _____ person to get the position as the manager.　(105年四等考題)　

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

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40. Although this tastes fine, I don’t think it’s a good _____ for real butter. 　(105年三等考題)　

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41. 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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42. 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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43. Without food and clothing in the Tsunami area, the number of _____ rose quickly.　(103年四等考題)　

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44. 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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45. The Community Charge, also known as a poll tax, is a certain amount of tax _____ on each individual who resides in the community.　(104年四等考題)　

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46. 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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47. 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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48. The _____ about the border between the two countries gradually heated up.　(103年四等考題)　

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

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50. 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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