單選題 每題2分

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1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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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6. Marathon runners who run for a long period should _____ their diets with sports drinks.　(106年三等考題)　

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7. 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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8. His driver’s license is _____ because of drunken driving.　(103年四等考題)　

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

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10. Following workplace etiquette rules can ensure that we don't accidentally 　　　 our colleagues or clients.　(113年四等考題)　

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11. George and Angelia are not getting along, so there has been little 　　　 between them.　(114年四等考題)　

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

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

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17. The company's new policy requiring female workers to wear high heels 　　　 when a number of female employees threatened to quit.　(113年三等考題)　

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18. The storm caused 　　　 flooding in the area, overwhelming local emergency services.　(114年三等考題)　

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19. He took the job even though there was no _____ of permanent employment.　(112年四等考題)　

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

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22. 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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23. Before printing, the making of a book was a _____ process, full of chances for error.　(109年四等考題)　

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24. 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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25. 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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26. 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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27. According to a report issued by National Development Council in Taiwan, foreign travellers who make value-added tax refunds will be _____ from examination in the Customs. They will no longer need to go through Customs examination.　(104年四等考題)　

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28. The products received a great deal of _____ when they were advertised during the Olympic Games.　(108年四等考題)　

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

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

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31. The most 　　　 carpet cleaning method to get rid of dust mites is the hot water extraction or steam cleaning method.　(113年四等考題)　

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

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34. The inspector general told policemen to be polite with people and 　　　 urged citizens to show respect to law enforcers.　(113年三等考題)　

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35. 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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36. Drivers should stay 　　　 while on the road, keeping an eye out for bikes or other vehicles.　(114年四等考題)　

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37. Air Canada has announced drastic cuts to its domestic network as it 　　　 with sharply reduced demand in travel.　(113年三等考題)　

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38. Although many people still view Bosnia with _____, its dramatic landscapes and singular history are making it an increasingly popular destination.　(110年三等考題)　

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39. The boy tried to eat a grape whole but began to 　　　 on it and have difficulty breathing.　(114年四等考題)　

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40. It is believed that the _____ have been living on Austonesian (Southern Asian) Islands for thousands of years.　(108年三等考題)　

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41. The sound of the vacuum cleaner echoed through the house as my father did his 　　　 chores.　(114年四等考題)　

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42. 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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43. _____ 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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44. Chemotherapy did not make John feel better. Instead, his health started to _____ soon after.　(110年三等考題)　

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45. 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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46. 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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47. 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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48. Mary's parents were openly 　　　 to her boyfriend after a series of quarrels.　(113年四等考題)　

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

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50. 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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