單選題 每題2分

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1. 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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2. Judy, who sued her boss for constantly 　　　 her physically and verbally, has so far refused to settle the case out of court.　(113年三等考題)　

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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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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6. 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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7. Even though John does not intend to hurt his friend, he still needs to face the 　　　 of manslaughter because he has wounded him badly.　(113年三等考題)　

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

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10. 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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11. 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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12. All products are _____ for defects before being packed.　(111年四等考題)　

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13. Without receiving final approval from its board of trustees, the university has _____ set its budget for the next academic year at NT$200 million.　(108年三等考題)　

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14. Zoe got an _____ response upon inquiry when she applied for a tax refund in the Customs office this morning. She was very pleased with the public service they have provided.　(104年四等考題)　

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15. 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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16. 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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17. 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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18. According to Facebook Community Standards, any videos that _____ violence should be removed. This policy avoids encouraging people to commit crimes.　(108年四等考題)　

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

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20. The hiring manager reviewed numerous resumes and conducted interviews to select the most qualified 　　　 for the job.　(113年四等考題)　

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21. The hotel was full and the owner consented to give us a discount, _____ we would put up with the inconvenience of all four of us sleeping in one room.　(110年四等考題)　

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22. Every one of us is responsible for protecting the environment for the _____ of future generations.　(112年四等考題)　

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23. People think CO thins the ozone _____ that protects us from the sun’s rays.　(109年四等考題)　

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24. World Trade Organization rules required Taiwan to open its markets to price-competitive _____ including food items.　(109年四等考題)　

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

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27. 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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28. 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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29. 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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30. The _____ was so boring that many in the audience fell asleep in the middle of it.　(103年四等考題)　

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31. 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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32. One of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's top officials arrived at the United States where he is expected to help _____ the groundwork for talks between Kim and US President in Singapore.　(108年三等考題)　

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33. The food company tends to _____ the health benefits of its products, so careful consideration should be given before purchase.　(111年四等考題)　

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34. 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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35. The directive aims to ensure that persons of a particular religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation do not suffer from _____.　(109年三等考題)　

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36. The profits will be equally divided _____ the five stock holders.　(104年四等考題)　

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37. They are trying to install an _____ between the computer and the typesetting machine.　(111年四等考題)　

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38. 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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39. The writer has 　　　 himself with his latest novel, which is well received by both readers and critics.　(113年四等考題)　

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

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42. Although Irene failed to make the national swimming team this year, she refused to live her life _____ like a loser; instead she practiced even harder to try again next year.　(112年三等考題)　

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

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45. John devoted himself to establishing the first hospital for the mentally ill in his country and was a notably generous _____ of the poor and outcast.　(112年三等考題)　

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46. 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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47. Sandy always teaches evening classes, but today she is _____ for a sick teacher in the morning class. 　(111年三等考題)　

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

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49. 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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50. With Hinojosa’s great abilities at customs administration, she can _____ act as the best candidate for the World Customs Organization.　(104年四等考題)　

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