單選題 每題2分

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1. The speaker did not deliver her message in an overt manner when she stated _____ about her criticism of the government’s policy to deport the illegal immigrants in the country.　(111年三等考題)　

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2. 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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3. The Community Charge, also known as a poll tax, is a certain amount of tax _____ on each individual who resides in the community.　(104年四等考題)　

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4. 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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5. When we don't believe we have the resources or abilities to cope with a certain problem or stimuli, we create _____ behaviors to deny or avoid it.　(112年三等考題)　

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6. This is to inform you that the payment for the goods you ordered has not been _____ yet.　(112年四等考題)　

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7. When something goes wrong, people sometimes try to make an innocent person a _____ so that they can blame that person for what happened. 　(102年三等考題)　

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8. 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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9. The government does not have to worry about the morality of the people; it is the people who need to be concerned with the _____ of the government. 　(103年三等考題)　

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10. 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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11. 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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12. After they'd had a cup of coffee, the conversation started to _____.　(112年四等考題)　

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13. 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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14. There are different ways of _____ customs declarations. But usually making electronic declarations is more convenient than others.　(104年四等考題)　

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15. Tom has a 　　　 of darkness, so his mom puts a night light beside the bed.　(113年四等考題)　

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

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17. Car tires that fit vehicles and the weather conditions are made of rubber 　　　 with other chemicals and materials.　(113年四等考題)　

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18. “Poor-quality sleep puts individuals at _____ increased risk of developing high blood pressure,” said Susan Redline, M.D.　(110年四等考題)　

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19. The doctor says to the patient that, with proper _____, he can expect to live a normal lifespan.　(105年四等考題)　

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20. 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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21. Our school sponsors a blood _____ to promote blood donation every year.　(112年四等考題)　

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22. The newspaper _____ that the mayor has accepted bribes but it provides neither source of information nor evidence.　(104年四等考題)　

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23. As our VIP, you can enjoy certain 　　　 , such as a 25% discount and free delivery service.　(114年四等考題)　

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24. Social media can be used to bring attention to the 　　　 of natural resources to secure support for protecting the environment.　(114年四等考題)　

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25. He needs to have five-year practical experiences to be 　　　 for this job.　(113年四等考題)　

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26. 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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27. 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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28. 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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29. 　　　 increases when the rain season comes.　(113年四等考題)　

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30. The apartment is very pretty and, _____, the rent is quite low.　(104年四等考題)　

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

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32. Diseases that have high profiles and vocal activists such as AIDS attract far more interest and money from big donors based partly on the mistaken belief that they kill most children. 　(102年三等考題)　

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

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34. 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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35. The all-inclusive tours offered by the new travel agency _____.　(105年四等考題)　

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36. If tickets are still 　　　 , I plan to attend the concert next weekend.　(114年四等考題)　

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37. Finally, _____ resolving one last misunderstanding between them, Bridget’s plan to marry Mark is confirmed by the scene of both of them kissing each other.　(104年四等考題)　

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38. 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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39. Anita's 2-year gym membership is no longer _____; she is thinking about getting a lifelong membership offered by a newly opened gym near her place.　(112年三等考題)　

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40. The prime minister came out onto the balcony to speak to the crowd that had _____ outside.　(111年四等考題)　

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

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42. She felt sad as she watched the stray dog 　　　 on the street.　(114年四等考題)　

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

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46. The patients are asked to _____ for their medical expenses if they want to gain better medical service from their doctors.　(112年三等考題)　

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47. The network has scheduled to provide _____ coverage of the debate for the presidential candidates at 3pm today.　(104年四等考題)　

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48. Apart from the regular examination, the Customs will sometimes conduct a _____ in order to prevent corruption.　(104年四等考題)　

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49. 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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50. I don’t think what you say is _____ to the topic; please get back to the subject.　(103年四等考題)　

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