單選題 每題2分

---

1. 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)　

---

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

---

3. Fifteen minutes of _____ walking a day is a highly recommended exercise for your health.　(103年四等考題)　

---

4. Children are more likely to have a 　　　 reaction to mosquito bites, which can cause a large area of swelling, soreness and redness.　(113年四等考題)　

---

5. 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)　

---

6. Without any doubt, these inspirational speeches can 　　　 people in difficult times and teach them the most valuable life lessons.　(113年四等考題)　

---

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

---

8. Her duty as marketing manager is to 　　　 all of the company's advertising.　(113年四等考題)　

---

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

---

10. 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)　

---

11. Emotional manipulation from a family member, coworker, or trusted friend can have negative _____ for your quality of life.　(112年四等考題)　

---

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

---

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

---

14. It has been confirmed that the new insurance policy mainly _____ senior citizens.　(112年四等考題)　

---

15. 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)　

---

16. 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)　

---

17. The government has announced new health guidelines to effectively 　　　 the spread of the infectious disease.　(114年四等考題)　

---

18. Teresa is an excellent high school counsellor because of not only her professional background but also her 　　　 personality.　(113年三等考題)　

---

19. 請回答上文編號34　(114年四等考題)　

---

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

---

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)　

---

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

---

23. As a safety feature, this machine has a special 　　　 which will shut itself off if it begins to overheat.　(113年三等考題)　

---

24. The inspector general told policemen to be polite with people and 　　　 urged citizens to show respect to law enforcers.　(113年三等考題)　

---

25. Passengers are only allowed to carry a certain amount of _____ baggage when boarding an airplane.　(104年四等考題)　

---

26. People are encouraged to give _____ seats to the elderly and the pregnant women.　(111年四等考題)　

---

27. Seeing my daughter finally winning a gold medal after all the years of hardships, I felt a _____ in my throat.　(104年四等考題)　

---

28. The storm caused 　　　 flooding in the area, overwhelming local emergency services.　(114年三等考題)　

---

29. 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)　

---

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

---

31. Doctors and nurses often need to work night 　　　 , causing their body to battle against its natural rhythms.　(113年四等考題)　

---

32. In Singapore, throwing a cigarette butt on the street is punished with a heavy _____ of several hundred dollars.　(104年四等考題)　

---

33. It was a 　　　 that three earthquakes happened across the world in one week.　(113年三等考題)　

---

34. 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)　

---

35. In the United States, a customs _____ is highly paid because the person who takes this position needs to shoulder important responsibility and is fully aware of complicated import laws and regulations.　(104年四等考題)　

---

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

---

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

---

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

---

39. The boss thinks that Irene is the most _____ person to get the position as the manager.　(105年四等考題)　

---

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

---

41. The police 　　　 the man's possessions to find out if he had hidden anything illegal or dangerous.　(114年四等考題)　

---

42. _____ 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)　

---

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

---

44. My grandfather was known for his _____ to his friends and associates, always more than willing to help them in whatever way he could.　(108年四等考題)　

---

45. The mayoral candidate won the election after 　　　 a statement claiming that he never took any bribes.　(114年四等考題)　

---

46. 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)　

---

47. The regulations allow you to bring back only one liter of alcoholic _____ duty-free for personal use. 　(104年三等考題)　

---

48. The sign says: "We wish to apologize to local residents for any 　　　 caused."　(113年三等考題)　

---

49. The sound of the vacuum cleaner echoed through the house as my father did his 　　　 chores.　(114年四等考題)　

---

50. Christmas is coming, and the Lins have started to _____ their Christmas tree.　(103年四等考題)　

---