單選題 每題2分

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1. 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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2. 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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3. Small particles in the air can _____ the lungs and enter the bloodstream.　(111年四等考題)　

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

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

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

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7. 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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8. 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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9. If you want to increase the credit card application approval rate, you need to be _____ because credit card issuers often set the credit limit according to your salary.　(109年四等考題)　

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10. 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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11. After a long standoff, the two countries eventually agree to work together for _____ benefits.　(111年四等考題)　

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12. 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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13. Passengers are only allowed to carry a certain amount of _____ baggage when boarding an airplane.　(104年四等考題)　

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14. His driver’s license is _____ because of drunken driving.　(103年四等考題)　

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15. 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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16. 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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17. 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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18. In the business world, you can usually tell what kind of a person you are speaking to by the kind of jobs they are doing or the _____ they have in their organizations.　(106年四等考題)　

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19. Most _____ foods are very high in sodium. If you’re eating something out of a can or a package, chances are you’re not doing anything to help your blood pressure.　(109年三等考題)　

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20. Some college students seemed to have become _____ creatures staying up to chat, to play online games, or to surf the Internet. 　(102年三等考題)　

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21. 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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22. 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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23. 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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24. One of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's top officials arrived at the United States where he is expected to help _____ the groundwork for talks between Kim and US President in Singapore.　(108年三等考題)　

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25. 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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26. Tim did not want to move, but with the rent going up, he has no _____.　(109年四等考題)　

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27. It will be difficult for athletes to 　　　 their sport skills if they stop training on a regular basis.　(113年四等考題)　

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28. 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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29. In many countries, foreign visitors are usually _____ to have a tax refund when they purchase products that amount to certain values of money.　(104年四等考題)　

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30. With a population of no more than 50, the remote island was 　　　 by the descendants of sailors.　(113年四等考題)　

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31. 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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32. 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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33. 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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34. 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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35. 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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36. With Hinojosa’s great abilities at customs administration, she can _____ act as the best candidate for the World Customs Organization.　(104年四等考題)　

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37. After a long discussion, they finally decided to 　　　 their plans and share ideas with the public.　(113年四等考題)　

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38. Natural resources are _____ in this country. Trading them brings lots of money.　(111年四等考題)　

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39. The population in Los Angeles is _____ Hispanic American. More than half of the people there speak Spanish.　(111年三等考題)　

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

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42. John has been walking in the sun for two hours. He needs a lot of water to _____ his thirst.　(106年四等考題)　

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43. The 　　　 of the ecosystem in the wetlands helped to revitalize the natural habitat for wildlife.　(114年三等考題)　

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

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45. The hotel was full and the owner consented to give us a discount, _____ we would put up with the inconvenience of all four of us sleeping in one room.　(110年四等考題)　

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46. 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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47. The inmates often feel treated as social _____ after being released from prison.　(104年四等考題)　

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48. 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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49. 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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50. 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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