單選題 每題2分

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1. 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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2. Parental verbal _____ may leave a permanent scar on children, making them vulnerable to shouting and yelling in their adulthood.　(106年三等考題)　

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

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4. Many adult drivers think that automated, self-driving vehicles are more dangerous than traditional vehicles _____ by people.　(111年四等考題)　

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5. 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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6. Jolie demonstrated her _____ by showing talents in sports, music, and fine arts.　(106年三等考題)　

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7. After being interrogated by the police for two days, the suspect finally _____ to the crime.　(108年三等考題)　

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

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9. It is generally believed that examinations are not the only means of _____ a student's ability.　(107年四等考題)　

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10. Almost half of the audience has fallen asleep; _____ , the speech is very boring.　(103年四等考題)　

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11. 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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12. To cut down on the man power, the company offered a golden _____ to many of their senior employees for early retirement.　(104年四等考題)　

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13. Sandy always teaches evening classes, but today she is _____ for a sick teacher in the morning class. 　(111年三等考題)　

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14. 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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15. 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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16. 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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17. As Kate gazed at the crystal clear _____, she saw a bird dive into the water to catch a small shrimp.　(106年三等考題)　

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18. _____ you rather go to the movie with us or stay at home tonight?　(107年四等考題)　

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19. Without food and clothing in the Tsunami area, the number of _____ rose quickly.　(103年四等考題)　

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20. Many people want to look like this movie star because he has an _____ appearance.　(109年四等考題)　

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21. 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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22. 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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23. 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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24. 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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25. 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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26. The manager knows how to pay _____ to his staff and improve their relationship.　(110年四等考題)　

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27. A _____ of the king appears in the new coinage.　(112年四等考題)　

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28. 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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29. Koalas are often _____ identified due to their appearance as a member of the bear family, but they are scientifically classified as a marsupial related to kangaroos.　(109年三等考題)　

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30. A tax relief program _____ qualifying homeowners for increases in local property taxes on their primary residences. 　(104年三等考題)　

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

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33. Chemotherapy did not make John feel better. Instead, his health started to _____ soon after.　(110年三等考題)　

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34. Our research on the elderly has shown that those who have dementia often appear to suffer a double _____ of age and cognitive disability.　(109年三等考題)　

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35. The release of the movie was timed to _____ with the director’s seventieth birthday.　(104年四等考題)　

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36. They are trying to install an _____ between the computer and the typesetting machine.　(111年四等考題)　

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37. Christmas is coming, and the Lins have started to _____ their Christmas tree.　(103年四等考題)　

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

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

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41. 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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42. 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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43. Occasionally, _____ happens unexpectedly, so it's always a good idea to fasten your seatbelt.　(112年四等考題)　

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44. 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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45. The Department of Finance has issued a new set of accounting _____ and guidelines for business.　(111年四等考題)　

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

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

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48. There are different ways of _____ customs declarations. But usually making electronic declarations is more convenient than others.　(104年四等考題)　

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

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

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