單選題 每題2分

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1. Those board members who looked at Amanda's new business idea _____ and challenged it harshly would never expect that the idea later turned out to be a huge success.　(112年三等考題)　

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2. When Berlinda came back home from work late at night, she 　　　 opened the door without waking her sons up.　(114年三等考題)　

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3. It is generally believed that examinations are not the only means of _____ a student's ability.　(107年四等考題)　

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

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5. 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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6. Matthew did not show up for the midterm exam. His professor issued a written _____ to inform him that if he misses the make-up exam and final exam, he will be failed.　(110年四等考題)　

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7. Without receiving final approval from its board of trustees, the university has _____ set its budget for the next academic year at NT$200 million.　(108年三等考題)　

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8. 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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9. The Heads of delegations which had no special 　　　 were treated just like all the crew members.　(113年四等考題)　

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10. 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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11. The mayoral candidate won the election after 　　　 a statement claiming that he never took any bribes.　(114年四等考題)　

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12. Social media can be used to bring attention to the 　　　 of natural resources to secure support for protecting the environment.　(114年四等考題)　

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13. 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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14. Any _____ movement of goods such as drugs and endangered animals into or out of a country can be seriously punished.　(104年四等考題)　

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15. As our VIP, you can enjoy certain 　　　 , such as a 25% discount and free delivery service.　(114年四等考題)　

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

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17. There are times in everyone's life when it is easy to _____ the dream, but it is much more rewarding to continue. 　(111年四等考題)　

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

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19. 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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20. Although this tastes fine, I don’t think it’s a good _____ for real butter. 　(105年三等考題)　

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

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23. 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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24. 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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25. Almost half of the audience has fallen asleep; _____ , the speech is very boring.　(103年四等考題)　

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26. 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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27. 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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28. The profits will be equally divided _____ the five stock holders.　(104年四等考題)　

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29. E-cigarettes come highly recommended for the _____ smokers to effectively fight the deadly habit. 　(104年三等考題)　

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30. 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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31. 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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32. Every time I see news about somebody being killed in the war, I wonder _____ it was somebody I knew or served with.　(111年四等考題)　

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33. The regulations allow you to bring back only one liter of alcoholic _____ duty-free for personal use. 　(104年三等考題)　

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

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35. 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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36. 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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37. 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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38. 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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39. Following workplace etiquette rules can ensure that we don't accidentally 　　　 our colleagues or clients.　(113年四等考題)　

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40. Some researchers concluded that maturation rather than rhythmic training significantly affects 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade children’s ability to _____ their body movements with rhythmic stimuli. 　(102年三等考題)　

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

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

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43. Barbara _____ to me that she didn't have any intention of explaining the problem in the meeting.　(112年四等考題)　

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

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45. Many adult drivers think that automated, self-driving vehicles are more dangerous than traditional vehicles _____ by people.　(111年四等考題)　

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46. Experts of education are concerned about the negative influence on children and adolescents from the daily _____ of vulgar language, sex, and violence on TV shows. 　(105年三等考題)　

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47. Please arrive 20 minutes earlier for your scheduled _____. For cancelation, please let the front desk know two hours in advance.　(110年四等考題)　

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48. 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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49. 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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50. People are encouraged to give _____ seats to the elderly and the pregnant women.　(111年四等考題)　

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