單選題 每題2分

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

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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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5. Jack and Mary had a _____ encounter in the street.　(112年四等考題)　

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

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8. Be sure to be _____ at the interview. It gives a very good first impression.　(103年四等考題)　

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9. 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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10. At the sport stadium, most of the crowd were cheering for the 　　　 to win just this one time as the team was from a remote slum district.　(113年三等考題)　

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11. The journal paper published a controversial _____ on abortion and stirred a huge debate.　(106年三等考題)　

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

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

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15. Looking back, the great dancer Martha Graham said, “Being inspired by a dance recital was one thing; making a career choice, quite _____.　(105年四等考題)　

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16. It is unreasonable to have _____ against people simply because of their skin color.　(112年四等考題)　

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17. _____ speaking, doing exercise every day can help people get stronger and healthier.　(110年四等考題)　

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18. In comparison with other universities in the country, this university is much smaller with only 5,500 students and 235 　　　 members.　(114年三等考題)　

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19. Marathon runners who run for a long period should _____ their diets with sports drinks.　(106年三等考題)　

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20. The population in Los Angeles is _____ Hispanic American. More than half of the people there speak Spanish.　(111年三等考題)　

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

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22. Barbara _____ to me that she didn't have any intention of explaining the problem in the meeting.　(112年四等考題)　

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

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24. The government warned that drunk driving, if not strictly forbidden, would _____ result in more fatal accidents. 　(111年四等考題)　

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25. In many countries, foreign visitors are usually _____ to have a tax refund when they purchase products that amount to certain values of money.　(104年四等考題)　

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26. 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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27. We are seeking advice on how to best _____ our broken-up pool deck, hopefully making it look as before. 　(104年三等考題)　

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28. Uploading a picture or a clip instantly _____ among teenagers these days.　(111年四等考題)　

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

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30. Peter and his brothers are 　　　 with equal inheritance rights from their father.　(113年四等考題)　

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31. The UN Security Council called for an immediate and _____ humanitarian cease-fire in the Gaze war between Israel and Hamas.　(107年四等考題)　

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32. 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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33. As we sat over our drinks, he _____ his business, and by I expressed casually my surprise at him not earning more.　(109年三等考題)　

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34. If moral courage is indeed one of the core _____ of humanity, we need to find ways to express and support it. 　(102年三等考題)　

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35. Before you put a food product into your shopping cart, you should read the _____ list and nutrition information carefully.　(103年四等考題)　

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36. A human eye includes a controlling _____ which can increase or reduce the amount of light entering the eye.　(110年四等考題)　

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

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39. In World War I, as in wars before, more people died from _____ of wounds than from the wounds themselves. 　(111年四等考題)　

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40. Children have a higher _____ of getting a cold than adults because they are less aware of prevention habits, such as regularly washing their hands.　(111年四等考題)　

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

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

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43. 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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44. 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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45. To avoid other people, the farmer lives a _____ life in a remote mountain village with only his dog.　(108年四等考題)　

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46. What are some of the things in life that you have trouble _____ and try every means to prevent them from happening?　(103年四等考題)　

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

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48. 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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49. John's report is _____ with 100 full-color photographs that depict the grandeur of the landscape in this national park.　(112年四等考題)　

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

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