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1. Several reviewers considered Cooper's study to be well-designed and well-conducted, while others remained _____ about some of the data used in the study. 　(103年三等考題)　

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

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4. 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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5. 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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6. 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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7. 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)　

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8. Each February, people flock to Japan for the Snow Festival in order to see the hundreds of ice _____ and statues carved by ice artists.　(107年四等考題)　

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9. Many religious _____ are held throughout the country every year to attract numerous visitors.　(112年四等考題)　

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10. 請回答上文編號33　(114年四等考題)　

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11. 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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12. 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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13. New Scientist is a science magazine for everyone, both young & old, _____ & professional.　(108年四等考題)　

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14. 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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15. 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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16. 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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17. They arrived at the historic town and took a leisurely _____ through the old district.　(112年四等考題)　

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18. Small particles in the air can _____ the lungs and enter the bloodstream.　(111年四等考題)　

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19. 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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20. 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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21. People are encouraged to give _____ seats to the elderly and the pregnant women.　(111年四等考題)　

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22. Originally designed as a 　　　 attraction to celebrate the new Millennium, the London Eye has unexpectedly become the most popular paid-for attraction in the UK.　(113年四等考題)　

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23. Sometimes a social interaction with a(n) _____ rather than a stranger brings a better mood.　(108年四等考題)　

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24. 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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25. 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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26. 請回答上文編號34　(114年四等考題)　

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27. A series of gas explosions in Kaohsiung _____ in 28 deaths and at least 280 people injured.　(105年四等考題)　

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28. 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)　

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

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30. 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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31. 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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32. As Kate gazed at the crystal clear _____, she saw a bird dive into the water to catch a small shrimp.　(106年三等考題)　

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33. Regulatory mandates include tariff and duty _____, security clearances, registration requirements, filings and shipment documentation. 　(104年三等考題)　

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

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35. John has been walking in the sun for two hours. He needs a lot of water to _____ his thirst.　(106年四等考題)　

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

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

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

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

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40. India's 　　　 will soon exceed that of China around the middle of 2023 because of its increasing birth rate.　(113年四等考題)　

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41. 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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42. 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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43. One of the more frightening _____ of avalanches is that people can be covered by a deep layer of snow, unable to escape.　(109年四等考題)　

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

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45. _____ you rather go to the movie with us or stay at home tonight?　(107年四等考題)　

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46. _____ studying at school, John had developed a friendship with a Norwegian student who had a particular relationship with the natural world.　(111年四等考題)　

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

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48. Occasionally, _____ happens unexpectedly, so it's always a good idea to fasten your seatbelt.　(112年四等考題)　

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49. It will be difficult for athletes to 　　　 their sport skills if they stop training on a regular basis.　(113年四等考題)　

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50. Playing basketball is a popular form of _____ among young people.　(106年三等考題)　

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