單選題 每題2分

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1. 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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2. 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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3. There is a sale at the electronic store and all computers are _____ by 20%.　(106年四等考題)　

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4. El Nino has helped _____ drought in many parts of the world, leaving millions hungry.　(107年三等考題)　

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5. 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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6. The airport had been 　　　 closed to all air traffic due to a bomb threat, and it was not reopened until three hours later.　(114年三等考題)　

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7. 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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8. 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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9. Someone once joked that dogs think you’re family, _____ cats think you’re staff.　(104年四等考題)　

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10. Doctor Wong is promoted because he has done an excellent job of supervising the medical _____.　(108年三等考題)　

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11. Everyone had _____ Sally to win the gold medal in the competition, but she didn't make it.　(111年四等考題)　

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

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14. It is a common _____ that you hold the door open for anyone coming through behind you.　(103年四等考題)　

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15. Engineers built a canal and implemented irrigation systems to transform deserts into 　　　 and productive land.　(114年四等考題)　

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

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17. 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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18. 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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19. 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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20. The profits will be equally divided _____ the five stock holders.　(104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. After a long standoff, the two countries eventually agree to work together for _____ benefits.　(111年四等考題)　

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

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24. New Scientist is a science magazine for everyone, both young & old, _____ & professional.　(108年四等考題)　

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25. 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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26. Occasionally, _____ happens unexpectedly, so it's always a good idea to fasten your seatbelt.　(112年四等考題)　

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

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28. It is believed that the _____ have been living on Austonesian (Southern Asian) Islands for thousands of years.　(108年三等考題)　

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

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30. With proper _____ , employees would do their jobs willingly and efficiently.　(103年四等考題)　

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31. 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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32. Peter and his brothers are 　　　 with equal inheritance rights from their father.　(113年四等考題)　

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33. 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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34. A _____ broke into the dormitory last night and stole several cell phones.　(103年四等考題)　

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35. The directive aims to ensure that persons of a particular religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation do not suffer from _____.　(109年三等考題)　

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36. India's 　　　 will soon exceed that of China around the middle of 2023 because of its increasing birth rate.　(113年四等考題)　

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

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

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40. Furniture sold online may be cheaper but often needs to be _____ by the customers themselves.　(106年四等考題)　

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41. Learning should be a _____ process rather than a static one.　(112年四等考題)　

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

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43. The storm caused 　　　 flooding in the area, overwhelming local emergency services.　(114年三等考題)　

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44. 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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45. 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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46. 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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47. It has been confirmed that the new insurance policy mainly _____ senior citizens.　(112年四等考題)　

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48. A piece of food _____ his airway and caused him to stop breathing. He was immediately rushed to the hospital. 　(105年三等考題)　

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49. 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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50. One essential procedure for customs _____ is to carry out checks on persons, baggage and other things that enter the country.　(104年四等考題)　

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