單選題 每題2分

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1. Rags-to-riches stories read like scripts for movies, but they're the true-life dramas of 　　　 born into deep poverty but becoming superstars.　(113年三等考題)　

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2. People suffering from economic recession will migrate from the country to the city, mostly attracted by the _____ of work.　(107年三等考題)　

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3. 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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4. Every time I see news about somebody being killed in the war, I wonder _____ it was somebody I knew or served with.　(111年四等考題)　

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5. Always keep in mind that you may _____ your country when you travel abroad.　(111年四等考題)　

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6. 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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7. Jack and Mary had a _____ encounter in the street.　(112年四等考題)　

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8. Imagine if you could look into the future and see yourself 50 years from now. You could see the wrinkles on your face, how your hair would gray, and how the shape of your face would change 　31　 decades of life. It sounds 　32　 something out of a fairytale. But a viral "Aged" filter on TikTok is allowing users to look into the face of their 　33　 selves. The new filter uses AI to estimate 　34　 your face will look like as you age. In a 　35　 of months, the filter got 11 billion views. Young people using the filter reveal a deep fear of getting, and more importantly, looking old.

請回答上文編號31　(114年四等考題)　

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9. What you are getting now is a _____ schedule for events in the coming year, which should be finalized by the end of this month.　(110年三等考題)　

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10. 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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11. Dead fish starting to 　　　 have been found floating in the polluted river, smelling terrible.　(114年四等考題)　

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12. Most caves form over hundreds of thousands of years, as water　_____ the rock and wears it away.　(106年四等考題)　

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13. Military war dogs, like combat soldiers, also _____ from post-traumatic stress disorder.　(109年四等考題)　

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14. 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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15. _____ 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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16. Don’t pay too much attention to such a _____ thing. Instead, you should focus on important issues.　(110年四等考題)　

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17. The airport had been 　　　 closed to all air traffic due to a bomb threat, and it was not reopened until three hours later.　(114年三等考題)　

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18. 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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19. The 　　　 of life is full of ups and downs, we can enjoy the highs and learn from the lows.　(114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. _____ speaking, doing exercise every day can help people get stronger and healthier.　(110年四等考題)　

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22. 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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23. People all over the world suffer from 　　　, which is characterized by high prices and low purchasing buying power of money.　(113年四等考題)　

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24. The manager knows how to pay _____ to his staff and improve their relationship.　(110年四等考題)　

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

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

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27. 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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28. 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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29. The president's decision to raise taxes caused an 　　　 in the capital city.　(113年四等考題)　

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

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

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32. The new policies were designed to fund small businesses to 　　　 in a competitive market.　(114年四等考題)　

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33. 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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34. To become globally known, the pianist has been 　　　 to serious daily practices.　(114年四等考題)　

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35. 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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36. 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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37. 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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38. They have a very _____ relationship between them. They keep no secret from each other.　(103年四等考題)　

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39. 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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40. 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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41. 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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42. I saw two strangers _____ to each other but had no idea what they talked about.　(111年四等考題)　

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43. Many people want to look like this movie star because he has an _____ appearance.　(109年四等考題)　

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44. 　　　 increases when the rain season comes.　(113年四等考題)　

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45. Other than being cold, hungry, and thirsty, John was in good condition, lucid, and speaking _____ when rescued from a blizzard. 　(103年三等考題)　

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46. The university received a generous 　　　 from a philanthropist to fund scholarships for students in need.　(114年三等考題)　

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

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48. John was appointed ambassador to the United States. He was granted the _____ of port, and his personal luggage was free from inspection.　(108年四等考題)　

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49. A piece of food _____ his airway and caused him to stop breathing. He was immediately rushed to the hospital. 　(105年三等考題)　

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50. Furniture retailers are among those reporting the sharpest annual decline in sales during the 　　　 .　(114年四等考題)　

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