單選題 每題2分

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1. 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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2. 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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3. Don’t pay too much attention to such a _____ thing. Instead, you should focus on important issues.　(110年四等考題)　

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4. 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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5. 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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6. The thick forest used to be 　　　 filled with tall trees that reached up to the sky.　(114年四等考題)　

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7. The recent rise in oil prices had a great _____ on many aspects of our everyday life.　(111年四等考題)　

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

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10. 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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11. 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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12. In the 17th century, Port Royal was considered the most 　　　 port in the world because of its pirate activities, loose morals and tasteless displays of wealth.　(113年三等考題)　

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13. The chemical company was fined eight million dollars for _____ environmental regulations.　(111年四等考題)　

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

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15. The teacher encourages her students to 　　　 through picture books at the school library to find their favorite stories.　(114年四等考題)　

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16. 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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17. Young people can develop important problem-solving skills that can 　　　 them well in their professional and personal lives.　(113年四等考題)　

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18. Vehicular heatstroke, the _____ effects of a child being left in a hot car, is every parent's nightmare, but it happens several times a year.　(111年四等考題)　

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19. Mentors gain the satisfaction of helping students understand the unfamiliar and often _____ world they will face.　(109年四等考題)　

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20. Marathon runners who run for a long period should _____ their diets with sports drinks.　(106年三等考題)　

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21. 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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22. Our organization doesn’t support any political party and has rigorous safeguards in place at every level to protect our _____.　(109年三等考題)　

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

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24. 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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25. 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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26. 請回答上文編號35　(114年四等考題)　

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

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28. 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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29. My grandmother is a friendly woman who likes to _____ to new neighbors by making cookies for them.　(107年三等考題)　

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30. Some people are 　　　 about the existence of UFOs and aliens, while others are convinced without a doubt.　(114年三等考題)　

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31. 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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32. At the sport stadium, most of the crowd were cheering for the 　　　 to win just this one time as the team was from a remote slum district.　(113年三等考題)　

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

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34. Many religious _____ are held throughout the country every year to attract numerous visitors.　(112年四等考題)　

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35. 請回答上文編號34　(114年四等考題)　

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36. 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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37. 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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38. A storm is _____ outside, but we are warm and comfortable indoors.　(112年四等考題)　

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39. 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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40. Dead fish starting to 　　　 have been found floating in the polluted river, smelling terrible.　(114年四等考題)　

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41. “Poor-quality sleep puts individuals at _____ increased risk of developing high blood pressure,” said Susan Redline, M.D.　(110年四等考題)　

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42. All products are _____ for defects before being packed.　(111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. His driver’s license is _____ because of drunken driving.　(103年四等考題)　

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45. Justin is an _____ tennis player. He can hit the ball equally well with both his right hand and left hand from the baseline. 　(102年三等考題)　

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

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47. Sometimes a social interaction with a(n) _____ rather than a stranger brings a better mood.　(108年四等考題)　

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48. 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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49. 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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50. Mary's parents were openly 　　　 to her boyfriend after a series of quarrels.　(113年四等考題)　

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