單選題 每題2分

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1. 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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2. Doctors and nurses often need to work night 　　　 , causing their body to battle against its natural rhythms.　(113年四等考題)　

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3. 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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4. As a safety feature, this machine has a special 　　　 which will shut itself off if it begins to overheat.　(113年三等考題)　

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5. The manager knows how to pay _____ to his staff and improve their relationship.　(110年四等考題)　

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6. To cut down on the man power, the company offered a golden _____ to many of their senior employees for early retirement.　(104年四等考題)　

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7. She felt sad as she watched the stray dog 　　　 on the street.　(114年四等考題)　

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

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9. 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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10. Isaac still managed to complete the task he had been assigned to _____ its difficulty and time constraint.　(112年三等考題)　

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11. The dog was trained to 　　　 the newspaper from the driveway.　(113年四等考題)　

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12. 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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13. 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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14. Furniture retailers are among those reporting the sharpest annual decline in sales during the 　　　 .　(114年四等考題)　

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

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16. 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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17. 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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18. 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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19. Someone once joked that dogs think you’re family, _____ cats think you’re staff.　(104年四等考題)　

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20. To write a good cover letter for job application, one should avoid a _____ opening and try something a bit more original. 　(102年三等考題)　

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

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22. 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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23. He took the job even though there was no _____ of permanent employment.　(112年四等考題)　

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24. Leaks from underground gas pipes caused a series of _____ that injured and killed many people in the city.　(106年四等考題)　

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25. Rags-to-riches stories read like scripts for movies, but they're the true-life dramas of 　　　 born into deep poverty but becoming superstars.　(113年三等考題)　

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26. 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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27. 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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28. 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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29. The journal paper published a controversial _____ on abortion and stirred a huge debate.　(106年三等考題)　

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30. 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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31. We should never _____ to the enemy known as addiction. Once we give in, we give ourselves up.　(110年四等考題)　

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32. Looking back, the great dancer Martha Graham said, “Being inspired by a dance recital was one thing; making a career choice, quite _____.　(105年四等考題)　

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33. It is unreasonable to have _____ against people simply because of their skin color.　(112年四等考題)　

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

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

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38. Bill Clinton was _____ by the Democratic Party in 1990 and won the US presidential election in 1992. 　(102年三等考題)　

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

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

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42. 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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43. 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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44. The food company tends to _____ the health benefits of its products, so careful consideration should be given before purchase.　(111年四等考題)　

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45. 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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46. According to a report issued by National Development Council in Taiwan, foreign travellers who make value-added tax refunds will be _____ from examination in the Customs. They will no longer need to go through Customs examination.　(104年四等考題)　

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47. Based on the symptoms described, the doctor could 　　　 a viral infection and focus on other potential causes.　(113年四等考題)　

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48. 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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49. 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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50. Which _____ do you use to make your clothes always so clean and white?　(112年四等考題)　

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