單選題 每題2分

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1. 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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2. Which _____ do you use to make your clothes always so clean and white?　(112年四等考題)　

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3. In Antarctica during the winter, temperatures can _____ below-100 degrees Fahrenheit.　(104年四等考題)　

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4. What you are getting now is a _____ schedule for events in the coming year, which should be finalized by the end of this month.　(110年三等考題)　

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5. Children are more likely to have a 　　　 reaction to mosquito bites, which can cause a large area of swelling, soreness and redness.　(113年四等考題)　

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6. Other than being cold, hungry, and thirsty, John was in good condition, lucid, and speaking _____ when rescued from a blizzard. 　(103年三等考題)　

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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 　　　 attack on this helpless woman aroused public's fear and anger.　(113年四等考題)　

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9. 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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10. 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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11. The _____ about the border between the two countries gradually heated up.　(103年四等考題)　

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12. 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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13. 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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14. Christine worked hard for a long time, and _____ she became a very successful businesswoman.　(108年四等考題)　

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15. 請回答上文編號33　(114年四等考題)　

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16. Teresa is an excellent high school counsellor because of not only her professional background but also her 　　　 personality.　(113年三等考題)　

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17. Parents often speak to children about the dangers of dishonesty, but research has shown that kids who know how to _____ are better adjusted.　(108年四等考題)　

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18. 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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19. As a safety feature, this machine has a special 　　　 which will shut itself off if it begins to overheat.　(113年三等考題)　

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20. It is extremely difficult to please the _____ gourmet who has never rated a restaurant with “excellent.” 　(104年三等考題)　

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21. 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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22. The most 　　　 carpet cleaning method to get rid of dust mites is the hot water extraction or steam cleaning method.　(113年四等考題)　

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23. Mary's parents were openly 　　　 to her boyfriend after a series of quarrels.　(113年四等考題)　

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24. The 　　　 melody of the piano echoed through the empty halls, evoking memories of lost love.　(114年三等考題)　

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25. Always keep in mind that you may _____ your country when you travel abroad.　(111年四等考題)　

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

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27. 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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28. An analysis shows that more than half of teenagers have reported anxiety and depression symptoms, 　　　 with about a third of adults overall.　(113年四等考題)　

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

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

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

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32. 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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33. Although this tastes fine, I don’t think it’s a good _____ for real butter. 　(105年三等考題)　

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34. 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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35. 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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36. The dentist fills in the 　　　 in her tooth in case that the decay gets larger in the future and leads to serious toothache and even tooth loss.　(113年三等考題)　

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37. To become globally known, the pianist has been 　　　 to serious daily practices.　(114年四等考題)　

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38. 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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39. To avoid other people, the farmer lives a _____ life in a remote mountain village with only his dog.　(108年四等考題)　

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

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41. 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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42. 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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43. 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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44. 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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45. The Heads of delegations which had no special 　　　 were treated just like all the crew members.　(113年四等考題)　

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46. Despite facing numerous setbacks, Jane remained 　　　 and continued to pursue her dreams.　(114年三等考題)　

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47. People think CO thins the ozone _____ that protects us from the sun’s rays.　(109年四等考題)　

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48. 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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49. _____ 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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50. 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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