單選題 每題2分

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

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2. 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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3. The police _____ a farmhouse where the terrorist leader was believed to be hiding, but found nothing.　(104年四等考題)　

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4. Our company's product promotion staff always try to make their presentations short and to the point since 　　　 talks would only drive potential buyers away.　(114年三等考題)　

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5. Your visa expired 7 months ago. It is not _____ anymore. You need to apply for a new one.　(110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. 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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8. The apartment is very pretty and, _____, the rent is quite low.　(104年四等考題)　

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9. The website provides _____ to certain public records of the local town courts. 　(104年三等考題)　

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

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

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15. 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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16. Young people can develop important problem-solving skills that can 　　　 them well in their professional and personal lives.　(113年四等考題)　

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

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18. Which _____ do you use to make your clothes always so clean and white?　(112年四等考題)　

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19. 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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20. The state-wide transport strike is expected to 　　　 public transportation by 100 percent, so we'd better stay at home today.　(113年三等考題)　

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21. It is extremely difficult to please the _____ gourmet who has never rated a restaurant with “excellent.” 　(104年三等考題)　

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

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23. The long distant march had _____ every soldier. Upon hearing the order of rest, they laid down on the grass.　(112年四等考題)　

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24. 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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25. One important way to _____ export trade in a country is to create a nation’s image as a quality provider because people usually are more willing to import goods with excellent quality from other countries.　(104年四等考題)　

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26. 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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27. Koalas are often _____ identified due to their appearance as a member of the bear family, but they are scientifically classified as a marsupial related to kangaroos.　(109年三等考題)　

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

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29. The 　　　 melody of the piano echoed through the empty halls, evoking memories of lost love.　(114年三等考題)　

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30. 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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31. Parental verbal _____ may leave a permanent scar on children, making them vulnerable to shouting and yelling in their adulthood.　(106年三等考題)　

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32. Imported goods that are stored in a _____ warehouse are usually controlled and handled by the customs and can be exported without paying any tax.　(104年四等考題)　

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33. 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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34. Russia faces more _____ from the European Union over the Ukraine crisis, but the action likely will hurt EU economies.　(107年四等考題)　

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35. 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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36. 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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37. He took the job even though there was no _____ of permanent employment.　(112年四等考題)　

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38. With the typhoon 　　　 , people in the coastal town stored some supplies in advance.　(114年四等考題)　

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

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41. 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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42. 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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43. 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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44. 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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45. Rooftop gardens have many _____ effects on urban neighborhoods.　(107年三等考題)　

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

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47. 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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48. When donating a huge sum of money to charities, she prefers being an _____ donor and keeps her identity unknown to the public.　(112年三等考題)　

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

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50. 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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