單選題 每題2分

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1. The recent rise in oil prices had a great _____ on many aspects of our everyday life.　(111年四等考題)　

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2. Furniture retailers are among those reporting the sharpest annual decline in sales during the 　　　 .　(114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. Tom has a 　　　 of darkness, so his mom puts a night light beside the bed.　(113年四等考題)　

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5. In the 17th century, Port Royal was considered the most 　　　 port in the world because of its pirate activities, loose morals and tasteless displays of wealth.　(113年三等考題)　

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6. 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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7. 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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8. 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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9. Any goods that need to be either imported or exported will have to get the permission from the government and obtain a _____ for imports/exports.　(104年四等考題)　

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10. Newly developed data visualization types are more complex in form and content, and thus are more 　　　 for users to decode and make sense of.　(113年三等考題)　

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11. 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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12. The release of the movie was timed to _____ with the director’s seventieth birthday.　(104年四等考題)　

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13. 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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14. 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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15. The exact cause of the equipment failure is unclear and remains to be _____.　(111年四等考題)　

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

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

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

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20. Her 　　　 musical talent was evident from a young age.　(113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. The products received a great deal of _____ when they were advertised during the Olympic Games.　(108年四等考題)　

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23. “Poor-quality sleep puts individuals at _____ increased risk of developing high blood pressure,” said Susan Redline, M.D.　(110年四等考題)　

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24. 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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25. The boy tried to eat a grape whole but began to 　　　 on it and have difficulty breathing.　(114年四等考題)　

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26. 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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27. Many people are hooked on horror movies; they love to be scared _____.　(107年四等考題)　

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28. Low-income families cannot _____ the luxurious products displayed in the department store.　(107年三等考題)　

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29. John devoted himself to establishing the first hospital for the mentally ill in his country and was a notably generous _____ of the poor and outcast.　(112年三等考題)　

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30. The apartment is very pretty and, _____, the rent is quite low.　(104年四等考題)　

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31. Jenny tried to _____ her parents about where she had been that evening, but her parents could smell the smoke and beer on her.　(109年三等考題)　

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32. During their one-week trip to Yushan National Park, the Lins visited many _____ spots and truly enjoyed the breathtaking views in the mountains.　(112年三等考題)　

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

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34. Shipments between two countries are international _____ and must comply with applicable regulations before being cleared for entry. 　(104年三等考題)　

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35. Tall buildings were a new 　　　 on the skyline when this city just expanded in size in the 60s.　(114年四等考題)　

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36. In the business world, you can usually tell what kind of a person you are speaking to by the kind of jobs they are doing or the _____ they have in their organizations.　(106年四等考題)　

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37. World Trade Organization rules required Taiwan to open its markets to price-competitive _____ including food items.　(109年四等考題)　

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38. 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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39. The writer has 　　　 himself with his latest novel, which is well received by both readers and critics.　(113年四等考題)　

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40. A problem in the older boiling-water reactors would become disastrous because of a _____ safety system that houses the nuclear fuel. 　(103年三等考題)　

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41. 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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42. Dead fish starting to 　　　 have been found floating in the polluted river, smelling terrible.　(114年四等考題)　

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43. 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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44. 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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45. 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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46. 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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47. After the cruise 　　　 at the port, we set out on an 8-day journey through Europe.　(114年四等考題)　

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

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50. The police _____ a farmhouse where the terrorist leader was believed to be hiding, but found nothing.　(104年四等考題)　

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