單選題 每題2分

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1. The prime minister came out onto the balcony to speak to the crowd that had _____ outside.　(111年四等考題)　

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

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3. Your visa expired 7 months ago. It is not _____ anymore. You need to apply for a new one.　(110年三等考題)　

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4. 請回答上文編號35　(114年四等考題)　

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5. The way the government tackles the problem of civil war in this country is _____ because it has never ended in such a peaceful manner.　(112年三等考題)　

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6. 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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7. 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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8. 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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9. The doctor _____ some painkillers for my backache after a thorough checkup.　(107年四等考題)　

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10. In the 17th century, Port Royal was considered the most 　　　 port in the world because of its pirate activities, loose morals and tasteless displays of wealth.　(113年三等考題)　

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11. After they'd had a cup of coffee, the conversation started to _____.　(112年四等考題)　

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12. 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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13. A _____ of scandals and revelations has collectively undermined the government over the past year.　(109年三等考題)　

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

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16. Koalas are often _____ identified due to their appearance as a member of the bear family, but they are scientifically classified as a marsupial related to kangaroos.　(109年三等考題)　

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17. The journalist was finally caught _____ all the stories he had made up for the newspaper he worked for. 　(110年三等考題)　

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18. Tom has a 　　　 of darkness, so his mom puts a night light beside the bed.　(113年四等考題)　

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19. What are some of the things in life that you have trouble _____ and try every means to prevent them from happening?　(103年四等考題)　

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20. 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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21. Jenny tried to _____ her parents about where she had been that evening, but her parents could smell the smoke and beer on her.　(109年三等考題)　

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22. Finally, _____ resolving one last misunderstanding between them, Bridget’s plan to marry Mark is confirmed by the scene of both of them kissing each other.　(104年四等考題)　

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23. Apart from the regular examination, the Customs will sometimes conduct a _____ in order to prevent corruption.　(104年四等考題)　

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24. Military war dogs, like combat soldiers, also _____ from post-traumatic stress disorder.　(109年四等考題)　

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25. Many people want to look like this movie star because he has an _____ appearance.　(109年四等考題)　

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26. When we don't believe we have the resources or abilities to cope with a certain problem or stimuli, we create _____ behaviors to deny or avoid it.　(112年三等考題)　

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27. People suffering from economic recession will migrate from the country to the city, mostly attracted by the _____ of work.　(107年三等考題)　

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

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30. 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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31. 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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32. 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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33. Without any doubt, these inspirational speeches can 　　　 people in difficult times and teach them the most valuable life lessons.　(113年四等考題)　

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34. 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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35. 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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36. 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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37. Her duty as marketing manager is to 　　　 all of the company's advertising.　(113年四等考題)　

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38. The fatal car accident _____ the lives of four young men, all just in their early twenties.　(106年三等考題)　

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

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40. After six years’ outstanding military service, Jason received an honorable _____. 　(105年三等考題)　

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41. 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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42. Our company's product promotion staff always try to make their presentations short and to the point since 　　　 talks would only drive potential buyers away.　(114年三等考題)　

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43. A group of scientists recently created a system that _____ brain waves into words by focusing on the physical movements related to speech.　(109年三等考題)　

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

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45. This is to inform you that the payment for the goods you ordered has not been _____ yet.　(112年四等考題)　

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46. Imported goods that are stored in a _____ warehouse are usually controlled and handled by the customs and can be exported without paying any tax.　(104年四等考題)　

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47. If you are planning to _____, Canada may be a good destination.　(109年四等考題)　

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48. 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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49. 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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50. The website provides _____ to certain public records of the local town courts. 　(104年三等考題)　

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