單選題 每題2分

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1. During their one-week trip to Yushan National Park, the Lins visited many _____ spots and truly enjoyed the breathtaking views in the mountains.　(112年三等考題)　

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2. Before printing, the making of a book was a _____ process, full of chances for error.　(109年四等考題)　

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

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5. Lack of financial resources, the political activists had no choice but using a low-tech _____ form to publish their newspapers.　(107年四等考題)　

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6. 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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7. 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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8. Every one of us is responsible for protecting the environment for the _____ of future generations.　(112年四等考題)　

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

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10. With the typhoon 　　　 , people in the coastal town stored some supplies in advance.　(114年四等考題)　

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11. 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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12. Cape Town is so _____ that it rightly places high in any ranking of the most scenic big cities on the planet. 　(103年三等考題)　

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13. The state-wide transport strike is expected to 　　　 public transportation by 100 percent, so we'd better stay at home today.　(113年三等考題)　

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

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15. 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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16. 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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17. 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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18. 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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19. Regulatory mandates include tariff and duty _____, security clearances, registration requirements, filings and shipment documentation. 　(104年三等考題)　

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20. The heavy rains have eroded the riverbank, so all the roots of the trees and bushes are now _____.　(110年四等考題)　

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21. New facilities have been added to _____ the special needs of elderly residents.　(112年四等考題)　

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22. 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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23. John was appointed ambassador to the United States. He was granted the _____ of port, and his personal luggage was free from inspection.　(108年四等考題)　

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24. 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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25. 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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26. A _____ of scandals and revelations has collectively undermined the government over the past year.　(109年三等考題)　

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27. Fifteen minutes of _____ walking a day is a highly recommended exercise for your health.　(103年四等考題)　

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28. Drivers should stay 　　　 while on the road, keeping an eye out for bikes or other vehicles.　(114年四等考題)　

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

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30. Seeing my daughter finally winning a gold medal after all the years of hardships, I felt a _____ in my throat.　(104年四等考題)　

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31. 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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32. _____ speaking, doing exercise every day can help people get stronger and healthier.　(110年四等考題)　

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33. Without receiving final approval from its board of trustees, the university has _____ set its budget for the next academic year at NT$200 million.　(108年三等考題)　

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34. 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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35. The government has announced new health guidelines to effectively 　　　 the spread of the infectious disease.　(114年四等考題)　

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36. 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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37. _____ place first in 1954 and then opened to international competitors in 1960, the Macau Grand Prix has been a firm favorite on the racing circuit ever since.　(110年四等考題)　

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38. 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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39. The car components are made in this factory before being shipped to another country for 　　　.　(113年四等考題)　

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40. The company's new policy requiring female workers to wear high heels 　　　 when a number of female employees threatened to quit.　(113年三等考題)　

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41. 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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42. 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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43. 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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44. The extreme marathon runners have to overcome many _____ to finish the race.　(103年四等考題)　

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45. We are seeking advice on how to best _____ our broken-up pool deck, hopefully making it look as before. 　(104年三等考題)　

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

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48. 　　　 increases when the rain season comes.　(113年四等考題)　

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49. 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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50. 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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