單選題 每題2分

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1. When his son was caught cheating in the exam, he had to _____ his pride and meet the principal.　(104年四等考題)　

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2. The witness offered an 　　　 description of the killer and that helped the police a lot.　(113年四等考題)　

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3. 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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4. The heavy rains have eroded the riverbank, so all the roots of the trees and bushes are now _____.　(110年四等考題)　

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5. To 　　　 better health in the community, the local council introduced free exercise classes in the park.　(114年四等考題)　

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

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

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9. With proper _____ , employees would do their jobs willingly and efficiently.　(103年四等考題)　

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10. The manager demands a _____ reply from his coworkers when he sends them a message because he hates to wait.　(107年四等考題)　

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11. 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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12. High blood pressure is a serious symptom of cardiovascular _____ and can be the smoking gun behind strokes, heart attacks, and more.　(109年三等考題)　

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

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14. A group of scientists recently created a system that _____ brain waves into words by focusing on the physical movements related to speech.　(109年三等考題)　

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

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17. Furniture sold online may be cheaper but often needs to be _____ by the customers themselves.　(106年四等考題)　

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18. 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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19. 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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20. 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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21. Before printing, the making of a book was a _____ process, full of chances for error.　(109年四等考題)　

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22. Everyone had _____ Sally to win the gold medal in the competition, but she didn't make it.　(111年四等考題)　

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23. 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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24. During summer I always have a strong 　　　 for shaved ice to help me feel cool.　(114年四等考題)　

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

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26. A severe _____ storm is heading for the city, and people are advised to stay at home.　(112年四等考題)　

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

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28. 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)　

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

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

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31. 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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32. Despite facing numerous setbacks, Jane remained 　　　 and continued to pursue her dreams.　(114年三等考題)　

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33. 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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34. New facilities have been added to _____ the special needs of elderly residents.　(112年四等考題)　

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35. The 　　　 melody of the piano echoed through the empty halls, evoking memories of lost love.　(114年三等考題)　

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36. Cape Town is so _____ that it rightly places high in any ranking of the most scenic big cities on the planet. 　(103年三等考題)　

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37. 請回答上文編號35　(114年四等考題)　

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38. 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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39. The fatal car accident _____ the lives of four young men, all just in their early twenties.　(106年三等考題)　

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40. 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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41. Christine worked hard for a long time, and _____ she became a very successful businesswoman.　(108年四等考題)　

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

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

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44. The _____ about the border between the two countries gradually heated up.　(103年四等考題)　

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

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

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48. 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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49. 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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50. 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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