單選題 每題2分

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1. Although Irene failed to make the national swimming team this year, she refused to live her life _____ like a loser; instead she practiced even harder to try again next year.　(112年三等考題)　

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

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4. If you want to increase the credit card application approval rate, you need to be _____ because credit card issuers often set the credit limit according to your salary.　(109年四等考題)　

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5. 請回答上文編號32　(114年四等考題)　

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6. The car components are made in this factory before being shipped to another country for 　　　.　(113年四等考題)　

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7. The most 　　　 carpet cleaning method to get rid of dust mites is the hot water extraction or steam cleaning method.　(113年四等考題)　

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8. 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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9. 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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10. The American diplomatic doctrine has always meant to advance multiple goals, a doctrine that seeks to achieve the highest possible level of _____ of one's enemies, while simultaneously enjoying the warmest reception from one's allies.　(107年三等考題)　

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11. 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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12. Sally doesn't get along with her friends because of her _____ manners.　(112年四等考題)　

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13. Taylor Swift is undoubtedly a（n）_____ artist. Besides singing and songwriting, she can play the banjo guitar, piano, and ukulele.　(103年四等考題)　

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

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

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16. Because of the heavy rainfall today, all public _____ will only be running on major thoroughfares.　(112年四等考題)　

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

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18. The 　　　 of life is full of ups and downs, we can enjoy the highs and learn from the lows.　(114年四等考題)　

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19. Imported goods that are stored in a _____ warehouse are usually controlled and handled by the customs and can be exported without paying any tax.　(104年四等考題)　

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

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

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23. A storm is _____ outside, but we are warm and comfortable indoors.　(112年四等考題)　

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24. The storm continued to 　　　 throughout the night, with thunder shaking the windows and lightning illuminating the sky.　(114年三等考題)　

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25. 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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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. Travellers who carry counterfeit and pirated goods will be _____ intellectual property right.　(104年四等考題)　

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28. The computer company's annual sales _____ by 40%, leading to a serious drop in profits.　(111年四等考題)　

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29. 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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30. Air Canada has announced drastic cuts to its domestic network as it 　　　 with sharply reduced demand in travel.　(113年三等考題)　

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

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32. 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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33. Anita's 2-year gym membership is no longer _____; she is thinking about getting a lifelong membership offered by a newly opened gym near her place.　(112年三等考題)　

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34. The robber _____ ran into the police when he was just about to turn around a corner where he was trying to escape with his raid.　(110年三等考題)　

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35. One essential procedure for customs _____ is to carry out checks on persons, baggage and other things that enter the country.　(104年四等考題)　

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36. 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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37. Her 　　　 musical talent was evident from a young age.　(113年四等考題)　

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38. 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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39. 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)　

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

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41. Engineers built a canal and implemented irrigation systems to transform deserts into 　　　 and productive land.　(114年四等考題)　

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42. 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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43. People think CO thins the ozone _____ that protects us from the sun’s rays.　(109年四等考題)　

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44. The long distant march had _____ every soldier. Upon hearing the order of rest, they laid down on the grass.　(112年四等考題)　

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45. The hiring manager reviewed numerous resumes and conducted interviews to select the most qualified 　　　 for the job.　(113年四等考題)　

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

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48. New Scientist is a science magazine for everyone, both young & old, _____ & professional.　(108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. It was a 　　　 that three earthquakes happened across the world in one week.　(113年三等考題)　

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