單選題 每題2分

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1. The way our eyes and brain handle information has become _____. Thanks to television, film and computers, our ability to process images is faster.　(112年三等考題)　

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2. She shared five key lessons defining her approach for 　　　 businesses that go through challenging times.　(114年四等考題)　

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3. 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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4. Some people _____ a campaign for animal rights to raise funds for shelters.　(108年四等考題)　

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5. 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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6. 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)　

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7. If tickets are still 　　　 , I plan to attend the concert next weekend.　(114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. As one of the best ways to get around the city, the subway system in Taipei plays a _____ role. 　(111年四等考題)　

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10. 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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11. 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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12. The _____ about the border between the two countries gradually heated up.　(103年四等考題)　

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13. Russia faces more _____ from the European Union over the Ukraine crisis, but the action likely will hurt EU economies.　(107年四等考題)　

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14. Many cats who have spent a good deal of their time outdoors, such as _____ cats, do not seem to adjust to life indoors. 　(104年三等考題)　

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15. If you want to open a bank account, you must provide proof of _____.　(106年四等考題)　

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16. The inmates often feel treated as social _____ after being released from prison.　(104年四等考題)　

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17. 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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18. Don’t pay too much attention to such a _____ thing. Instead, you should focus on important issues.　(110年四等考題)　

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19. 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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20. Though we have discovered and named more than one million species, tens of millions of animals and plants have yet to be _____.　(109年四等考題)　

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21. 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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22. 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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23. Parents often speak to children about the dangers of dishonesty, but research has shown that kids who know how to _____ are better adjusted.　(108年四等考題)　

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24. 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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25. 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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26. 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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27. Mexico's capital is a metropolis with more than 20 million people, the elite _____ are at the center of the business, political and cultural hub of the nation.　(111年四等考題)　

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28. The words of comfort from Jean's friends served as a 　　　 during her time of grief.　(114年三等考題)　

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29. 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)　

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30. After being interrogated by the police for two days, the suspect finally _____ to the crime.　(108年三等考題)　

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

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33. 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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34. They have a very _____ relationship between them. They keep no secret from each other.　(103年四等考題)　

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35. 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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36. 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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37. Tim did not want to move, but with the rent going up, he has no _____.　(109年四等考題)　

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

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40. One of the most _____ parts of living at the South Pole is that the sun neither rises nor sets.　(104年四等考題)　

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41. The Community Charge, also known as a poll tax, is a certain amount of tax _____ on each individual who resides in the community.　(104年四等考題)　

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42. 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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43. A tax relief program _____ qualifying homeowners for increases in local property taxes on their primary residences. 　(104年三等考題)　

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44. The government has instituted security regulations intended to prevent the entry of hazardous materials or _____ into the country. 　(104年三等考題)　

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45. 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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46. _____ 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)　

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47. Without food and clothing in the Tsunami area, the number of _____ rose quickly.　(103年四等考題)　

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48. Vehicular heatstroke, the _____ effects of a child being left in a hot car, is every parent's nightmare, but it happens several times a year.　(111年四等考題)　

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49. Your visa expired 7 months ago. It is not _____ anymore. You need to apply for a new one.　(110年三等考題)　

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50. 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)　

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