單選題 每題2分

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

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

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5. Doctor Wong is promoted because he has done an excellent job of supervising the medical _____.　(108年三等考題)　

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

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8. 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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9. A human eye includes a controlling _____ which can increase or reduce the amount of light entering the eye.　(110年四等考題)　

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10. With a population of no more than 50, the remote island was 　　　 by the descendants of sailors.　(113年四等考題)　

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11. To 　　　 better health in the community, the local council introduced free exercise classes in the park.　(114年四等考題)　

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

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13. 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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14. 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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15. If moral courage is indeed one of the core _____ of humanity, we need to find ways to express and support it. 　(102年三等考題)　

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16. 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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17. 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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18. It is a common _____ that you hold the door open for anyone coming through behind you.　(103年四等考題)　

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19. 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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20. After the old emperor's death, the empire was _____ into several small states.　(112年三等考題)　

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21. Which _____ do you use to make your clothes always so clean and white?　(112年四等考題)　

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22. 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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23. 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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24. 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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25. Exercise can physically _____ you out and substantially improve your sleep.　(112年四等考題)　

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26. 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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27. Lack of financial resources, the political activists had no choice but using a low-tech _____ form to publish their newspapers.　(107年四等考題)　

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28. 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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29. Sophie 　　　 at John when she discovered to her amazement that John had knocked down her cello to the ground.　(114年三等考題)　

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30. 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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31. Most _____ foods are very high in sodium. If you’re eating something out of a can or a package, chances are you’re not doing anything to help your blood pressure.　(109年三等考題)　

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32. Louise has two _____ buyers for her paintings. She feels certain that one of them will purchase some of her works.　(109年四等考題)　

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33. The new policies were designed to fund small businesses to 　　　 in a competitive market.　(114年四等考題)　

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34. 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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35. If you can 　　　 me with the cooking, we can have dinner ready by the time our guests arrive.　(114年四等考題)　

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

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37. Even in the face of personal _____, she does not see herself as totally defeated. She does what she can to make the world a better place.　(110年三等考題)　

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38. 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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39. 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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40. 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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41. 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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42. The company's new policy requiring female workers to wear high heels 　　　 when a number of female employees threatened to quit.　(113年三等考題)　

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43. Everyone had _____ Sally to win the gold medal in the competition, but she didn't make it.　(111年四等考題)　

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44. 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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45. 請回答上文編號33　(114年四等考題)　

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46. 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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47. 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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48. After a long standoff, the two countries eventually agree to work together for _____ benefits.　(111年四等考題)　

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49. Marathon runners who run for a long period should _____ their diets with sports drinks.　(106年三等考題)　

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50. Rooftop gardens have many _____ effects on urban neighborhoods.　(107年三等考題)　

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