單選題 每題2分

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

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3. When donating a huge sum of money to charities, she prefers being an _____ donor and keeps her identity unknown to the public.　(112年三等考題)　

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4. Despite rapid deterioration of her condition, the cancer patient _____ to continue to smile and fight for her survival time.　(111年四等考題)　

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5. In the United States, a customs _____ is highly paid because the person who takes this position needs to shoulder important responsibility and is fully aware of complicated import laws and regulations.　(104年四等考題)　

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6. 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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7. My grandfather was known for his _____ to his friends and associates, always more than willing to help them in whatever way he could.　(108年四等考題)　

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

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9. 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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10. The International Olympic Committee announced there would be a team of _____ in Rio 2016, who escaped from their own country because of war.　(109年四等考題)　

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11. 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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12. Most caves form over hundreds of thousands of years, as water　_____ the rock and wears it away.　(106年四等考題)　

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13. 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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14. 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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15. Betty’s neat and cozy apartment is like a _____ to her because when she gets home, she feels safe and relaxed.　(106年三等考題)　

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

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17. Some people are 　　　 about the existence of UFOs and aliens, while others are convinced without a doubt.　(114年三等考題)　

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18. In this primary school, Hispanics _____ 18% of the student population and Asians account for 28%.　(103年四等考題)　

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19. The government warned that drunk driving, if not strictly forbidden, would _____ result in more fatal accidents. 　(111年四等考題)　

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20. 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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21. In many countries, foreign visitors are usually _____ to have a tax refund when they purchase products that amount to certain values of money.　(104年四等考題)　

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22. All products are _____ for defects before being packed.　(111年四等考題)　

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

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24. 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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25. The directive aims to ensure that persons of a particular religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation do not suffer from _____.　(109年三等考題)　

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

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27. We were _____ after a long day of canoeing, so the roasted chicken over the campfire smelled heavenly. 　(111年三等考題)　

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28. 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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29. Be sure to be _____ at the interview. It gives a very good first impression.　(103年四等考題)　

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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. When you visit a bank to make a cash _____, you need to fill out the form or slip first.　(112年四等考題)　

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32. The doctor says to the patient that, with proper _____, he can expect to live a normal lifespan.　(105年四等考題)　

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33. Small particles in the air can _____ the lungs and enter the bloodstream.　(111年四等考題)　

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34. 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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35. 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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36. The sign says: "We wish to apologize to local residents for any 　　　 caused."　(113年三等考題)　

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37. It has been confirmed that the new insurance policy mainly _____ senior citizens.　(112年四等考題)　

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38. 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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39. 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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40. 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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41. 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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42. The release of the movie was timed to _____ with the director’s seventieth birthday.　(104年四等考題)　

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43. 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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44. 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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45. 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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46. Some college students seemed to have become _____ creatures staying up to chat, to play online games, or to surf the Internet. 　(102年三等考題)　

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47. When traveling along the coast, we _____ across the ruins of an old fort and enjoyed the historical site.　(110年三等考題)　

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48. 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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49. The all-inclusive tours offered by the new travel agency _____.　(105年四等考題)　

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50. 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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