單選題 每題2分

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1. 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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2. She developed a terrible fear of strangers after being sexually _____ in a public park.　(104年四等考題)　

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

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5. 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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6. 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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7. People are encouraged to give _____ seats to the elderly and the pregnant women.　(111年四等考題)　

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8. 請回答上文編號35　(114年四等考題)　

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9. The pandemic has 　　　 about higher unemployment rates and changed where people work and how they shop.　(113年四等考題)　

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10. In spite of the candidate's shining CV, the CEO made the final decision to 　　　 the committee's recommendation.　(113年四等考題)　

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11. 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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12. 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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13. Exercise can physically _____ you out and substantially improve your sleep.　(112年四等考題)　

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14. A severe _____ storm is heading for the city, and people are advised to stay at home.　(112年四等考題)　

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15. 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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16. It is important to be careful with our personal information; otherwise, we may become a victim of 　　　 fraud.　(113年四等考題)　

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17. 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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18. Many food companies make a _____ of their food products to organizations that feed the hungry free of charge.　(106年三等考題)　

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19. My uncle gave a 　　　 and detailed description of his travels to many countries in Africa.　(114年四等考題)　

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

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21. The _____ about the border between the two countries gradually heated up.　(103年四等考題)　

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22. 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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23. The life of the Amazon tribe is very _____. People make clothes from leaves and leather.　(109年四等考題)　

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24. Her 　　　 musical talent was evident from a young age.　(113年四等考題)　

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25. The computer company's annual sales _____ by 40%, leading to a serious drop in profits.　(111年四等考題)　

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26. 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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27. 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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28. There are times in everyone's life when it is easy to _____ the dream, but it is much more rewarding to continue. 　(111年四等考題)　

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29. 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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30. 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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31. 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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32. A _____ broke into the dormitory last night and stole several cell phones.　(103年四等考題)　

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33. Anita's 2-year gym membership is no longer _____; she is thinking about getting a lifelong membership offered by a newly opened gym near her place.　(112年三等考題)　

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

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

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36. 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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37. 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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38. 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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39. 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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40. Small particles in the air can _____ the lungs and enter the bloodstream.　(111年四等考題)　

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41. One important way to _____ export trade in a country is to create a nation’s image as a quality provider because people usually are more willing to import goods with excellent quality from other countries.　(104年四等考題)　

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

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43. 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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44. Young people can develop important problem-solving skills that can 　　　 them well in their professional and personal lives.　(113年四等考題)　

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45. I don’t think what you say is _____ to the topic; please get back to the subject.　(103年四等考題)　

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46. One of the most _____ parts of living at the South Pole is that the sun neither rises nor sets.　(104年四等考題)　

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47. 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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48. Experts of education are concerned about the negative influence on children and adolescents from the daily _____ of vulgar language, sex, and violence on TV shows. 　(105年三等考題)　

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49. 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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50. 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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