單選題 每題2分

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1. 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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2. Barbara _____ to me that she didn't have any intention of explaining the problem in the meeting.　(112年四等考題)　

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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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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6. If moral courage is indeed one of the core _____ of humanity, we need to find ways to express and support it. 　(102年三等考題)　

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7. 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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8. 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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9. Many religious _____ are held throughout the country every year to attract numerous visitors.　(112年四等考題)　

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10. Several stylish _____ can be found on the chairs on display, even though one could easily recognize the prototype.　(110年三等考題)　

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11. 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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12. Though we have discovered and named more than one million species, tens of millions of animals and plants have yet to be _____.　(109年四等考題)　

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13. Newly developed data visualization types are more complex in form and content, and thus are more 　　　 for users to decode and make sense of.　(113年三等考題)　

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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. 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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16. The robber _____ ran into the police when he was just about to turn around a corner where he was trying to escape with his raid.　(110年三等考題)　

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17. The storm caused 　　　 flooding in the area, overwhelming local emergency services.　(114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. A _____ of scandals and revelations has collectively undermined the government over the past year.　(109年三等考題)　

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20. 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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21. Her duty as marketing manager is to 　　　 all of the company's advertising.　(113年四等考題)　

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22. In World War I, as in wars before, more people died from _____ of wounds than from the wounds themselves. 　(111年四等考題)　

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23. Any goods that need to be either imported or exported will have to get the permission from the government and obtain a _____ for imports/exports.　(104年四等考題)　

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24. 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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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. Isaac still managed to complete the task he had been assigned to _____ its difficulty and time constraint.　(112年三等考題)　

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27. 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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28. 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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29. The chemical company was fined eight million dollars for _____ environmental regulations.　(111年四等考題)　

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

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31. Any _____ movement of goods such as drugs and endangered animals into or out of a country can be seriously punished.　(104年四等考題)　

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32. The dentist fills in the 　　　 in her tooth in case that the decay gets larger in the future and leads to serious toothache and even tooth loss.　(113年三等考題)　

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33. New Scientist is a science magazine for everyone, both young & old, _____ & professional.　(108年四等考題)　

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

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35. 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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36. Furniture sold online may be cheaper but often needs to be _____ by the customers themselves.　(106年四等考題)　

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37. Some people are 　　　 about the existence of UFOs and aliens, while others are convinced without a doubt.　(114年三等考題)　

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38. The storm continued to 　　　 throughout the night, with thunder shaking the windows and lightning illuminating the sky.　(114年三等考題)　

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39. Mary's parents were openly 　　　 to her boyfriend after a series of quarrels.　(113年四等考題)　

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

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41. 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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42. The heavy rains have eroded the riverbank, so all the roots of the trees and bushes are now _____.　(110年四等考題)　

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43. Our organization doesn’t support any political party and has rigorous safeguards in place at every level to protect our _____.　(109年三等考題)　

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44. In Singapore, throwing a cigarette butt on the street is punished with a heavy _____ of several hundred dollars.　(104年四等考題)　

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45. The words of comfort from Jean's friends served as a 　　　 during her time of grief.　(114年三等考題)　

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46. The 　　　 attack on this helpless woman aroused public's fear and anger.　(113年四等考題)　

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47. Jenny tried to _____ her parents about where she had been that evening, but her parents could smell the smoke and beer on her.　(109年三等考題)　

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48. Parents often speak to children about the dangers of dishonesty, but research has shown that kids who know how to _____ are better adjusted.　(108年四等考題)　

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49. 請回答上文編號32　(114年四等考題)　

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50. Judy, who sued her boss for constantly 　　　 her physically and verbally, has so far refused to settle the case out of court.　(113年三等考題)　

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