單選題 每題2分

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1. After we transformed our paper files to 　　　 records, we found it much easier to search them.　(114年四等考題)　

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2. 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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3. 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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4. If you are planning to _____, Canada may be a good destination.　(109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. In this primary school, Hispanics _____ 18% of the student population and Asians account for 28%.　(103年四等考題)　

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

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8. The regulations allow you to bring back only one liter of alcoholic _____ duty-free for personal use. 　(104年三等考題)　

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9. The Department of Finance has issued a new set of accounting _____ and guidelines for business.　(111年四等考題)　

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10. 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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11. Bill Clinton was _____ by the Democratic Party in 1990 and won the US presidential election in 1992. 　(102年三等考題)　

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12. Many food companies make a _____ of their food products to organizations that feed the hungry free of charge.　(106年三等考題)　

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

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15. After a long discussion, they finally decided to 　　　 their plans and share ideas with the public.　(113年四等考題)　

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16. Despite rapid deterioration of her condition, the cancer patient _____ to continue to smile and fight for her survival time.　(111年四等考題)　

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17. 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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18. 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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19. Seeing my daughter finally winning a gold medal after all the years of hardships, I felt a _____ in my throat.　(104年四等考題)　

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

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21. The mayoral candidate won the election after 　　　 a statement claiming that he never took any bribes.　(114年四等考題)　

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22. It's a simple act of 　　　 to always hold the door for the person behind you.　(114年四等考題)　

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

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

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25. 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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26. The International Olympic Committee announced there would be a team of _____ in Rio 2016, who escaped from their own country because of war.　(109年四等考題)　

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27. Experts of education are concerned about the negative influence on children and adolescents from the daily _____ of vulgar language, sex, and violence on TV shows. 　(105年三等考題)　

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28. All products are _____ for defects before being packed.　(111年四等考題)　

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29. After the cruise 　　　 at the port, we set out on an 8-day journey through Europe.　(114年四等考題)　

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30. 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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31. 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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32. His driver’s license is _____ because of drunken driving.　(103年四等考題)　

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33. There are times in everyone's life when it is easy to _____ the dream, but it is much more rewarding to continue. 　(111年四等考題)　

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

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35. 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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36. 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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37. The government has announced new health guidelines to effectively 　　　 the spread of the infectious disease.　(114年四等考題)　

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38. The _____ was so boring that many in the audience fell asleep in the middle of it.　(103年四等考題)　

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

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40. The dog was trained to 　　　 the newspaper from the driveway.　(113年四等考題)　

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

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42. The manager demands a _____ reply from his coworkers when he sends them a message because he hates to wait.　(107年四等考題)　

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43. 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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44. 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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45. 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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46. 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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47. India's 　　　 will soon exceed that of China around the middle of 2023 because of its increasing birth rate.　(113年四等考題)　

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48. 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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49. 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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50. An analysis shows that more than half of teenagers have reported anxiety and depression symptoms, 　　　 with about a third of adults overall.　(113年四等考題)　

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