單選題 每題2分

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

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2. The police have tried to bring him to _____, but his slick lawyers always get the case thrown out of court.　(107年四等考題)　

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3. One essential procedure for customs _____ is to carry out checks on persons, baggage and other things that enter the country.　(104年四等考題)　

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4. With a population of no more than 50, the remote island was 　　　 by the descendants of sailors.　(113年四等考題)　

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5. Our research on the elderly has shown that those who have dementia often appear to suffer a double _____ of age and cognitive disability.　(109年三等考題)　

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6. The journal paper published a controversial _____ on abortion and stirred a huge debate.　(106年三等考題)　

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7. _____ place first in 1954 and then opened to international competitors in 1960, the Macau Grand Prix has been a firm favorite on the racing circuit ever since.　(110年四等考題)　

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

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9. 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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10. If you want to open a bank account, you must provide proof of _____.　(106年四等考題)　

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11. Shipments between two countries are international _____ and must comply with applicable regulations before being cleared for entry. 　(104年三等考題)　

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12. Peter and his brothers are 　　　 with equal inheritance rights from their father.　(113年四等考題)　

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13. 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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14. El Nino has helped _____ drought in many parts of the world, leaving millions hungry.　(107年三等考題)　

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15. Based on the symptoms described, the doctor could 　　　 a viral infection and focus on other potential causes.　(113年四等考題)　

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16. The economy is booming and small businesses are 　　　 when the new beneficial policies are implemented.　(113年四等考題)　

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17. 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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18. One of the more frightening _____ of avalanches is that people can be covered by a deep layer of snow, unable to escape.　(109年四等考題)　

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19. 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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20. The 　　　 of the athlete from the team was due to a violation of the code of conduct.　(114年三等考題)　

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21. 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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22. Leaks from underground gas pipes caused a series of _____ that injured and killed many people in the city.　(106年四等考題)　

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23. 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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24. 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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25. 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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26. Exercise can physically _____ you out and substantially improve your sleep.　(112年四等考題)　

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27. 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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28. 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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29. To 　　　 better health in the community, the local council introduced free exercise classes in the park.　(114年四等考題)　

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

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31. 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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32. Learning should be a _____ process rather than a static one.　(112年四等考題)　

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33. Matthew did not show up for the midterm exam. His professor issued a written _____ to inform him that if he misses the make-up exam and final exam, he will be failed.　(110年四等考題)　

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34. When they climb up to the peak of Mt. Everest, they can do nothing but _____ the stunning and breath-taking views out there.　(112年三等考題)　

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

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36. The Heads of delegations which had no special 　　　 were treated just like all the crew members.　(113年四等考題)　

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37. _____ 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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38. To cut down on the man power, the company offered a golden _____ to many of their senior employees for early retirement.　(104年四等考題)　

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39. The beauty of the island is _____; it has a long beach with pure white sand and green palm trees.　(105年四等考題)　

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40. 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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41. In the 17th century, Port Royal was considered the most 　　　 port in the world because of its pirate activities, loose morals and tasteless displays of wealth.　(113年三等考題)　

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42. 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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43. Our manager often meditates for about twenty minutes right in his office; afterwards, one could clearly see that he has this _____ look on his face.　(110年三等考題)　

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

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45. He despised Pitt, _____ the similar views they both held.　(112年三等考題)　

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46. 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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47. The government has instituted security regulations intended to prevent the entry of hazardous materials or _____ into the country. 　(104年三等考題)　

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48. 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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49. 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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50. 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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