單選題 每題2分

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1. In Singapore, throwing a cigarette butt on the street is punished with a heavy _____ of several hundred dollars.　(104年四等考題)　

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2. 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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3. 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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4. Before you put a food product into your shopping cart, you should read the _____ list and nutrition information carefully.　(103年四等考題)　

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5. 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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6. It is often said that _____ is better than cure, so why not take some precautions in advance? 　(105年三等考題)　

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

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8. Travellers who carry counterfeit and pirated goods will be _____ intellectual property right.　(104年四等考題)　

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

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10. If tickets are still 　　　 , I plan to attend the concert next weekend.　(114年四等考題)　

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

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

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14. The most 　　　 carpet cleaning method to get rid of dust mites is the hot water extraction or steam cleaning method.　(113年四等考題)　

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15. Jack and Mary had a _____ encounter in the street.　(112年四等考題)　

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16. The police have tried to bring him to _____, but his slick lawyers always get the case thrown out of court.　(107年四等考題)　

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17. 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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18. 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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19. Because of the heavy rainfall today, all public _____ will only be running on major thoroughfares.　(112年四等考題)　

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20. 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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21. The teacher encourages her students to 　　　 through picture books at the school library to find their favorite stories.　(114年四等考題)　

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22. The producer believed that big names in the show business could lift his TV show's poor rating, so he decided to invite as many _____ as he could to join the show.　(107年三等考題)　

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23. 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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24. Sandy always teaches evening classes, but today she is _____ for a sick teacher in the morning class. 　(111年三等考題)　

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25. 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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26. 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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27. 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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28. John's report is _____ with 100 full-color photographs that depict the grandeur of the landscape in this national park.　(112年四等考題)　

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29. Each February, people flock to Japan for the Snow Festival in order to see the hundreds of ice _____ and statues carved by ice artists.　(107年四等考題)　

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30. The sound of the vacuum cleaner echoed through the house as my father did his 　　　 chores.　(114年四等考題)　

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

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32. 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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33. Our school sponsors a blood _____ to promote blood donation every year.　(112年四等考題)　

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

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36. George and Angelia are not getting along, so there has been little 　　　 between them.　(114年四等考題)　

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

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39. 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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40. 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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41. As one of the best ways to get around the city, the subway system in Taipei plays a _____ role. 　(111年四等考題)　

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42. My grandmother is a friendly woman who likes to _____ to new neighbors by making cookies for them.　(107年三等考題)　

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43. 請回答上文編號32　(114年四等考題)　

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44. Being a professional artist, Lisa mostly makes drawings, paintings, and sculptures, and _____she is invited to make fashion illustrations.　(112年三等考題)　

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45. They have a very _____ relationship between them. They keep no secret from each other.　(103年四等考題)　

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

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47. 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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48. I saw two strangers _____ to each other but had no idea what they talked about.　(111年四等考題)　

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

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50. 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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