單選題 每題2分

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1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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4. New Scientist is a science magazine for everyone, both young & old, _____ & professional.　(108年四等考題)　

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5. 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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6. According to a report issued by National Development Council in Taiwan, foreign travellers who make value-added tax refunds will be _____ from examination in the Customs. They will no longer need to go through Customs examination.　(104年四等考題)　

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7. 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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8. She shared five key lessons defining her approach for 　　　 businesses that go through challenging times.　(114年四等考題)　

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9. 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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10. 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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11. Looking back, the great dancer Martha Graham said, “Being inspired by a dance recital was one thing; making a career choice, quite _____.　(105年四等考題)　

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

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14. If you want to open a bank account, you must provide proof of _____.　(106年四等考題)　

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15. The government has instituted security regulations intended to prevent the entry of hazardous materials or _____ into the country. 　(104年三等考題)　

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16. 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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17. I don’t think what you say is _____ to the topic; please get back to the subject.　(103年四等考題)　

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18. 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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19. As we sat over our drinks, he _____ his business, and by I expressed casually my surprise at him not earning more.　(109年三等考題)　

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20. 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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21. The mayoral candidate won the election after 　　　 a statement claiming that he never took any bribes.　(114年四等考題)　

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

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

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

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26. 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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27. 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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28. Travellers who carry counterfeit and pirated goods will be _____ intellectual property right.　(104年四等考題)　

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29. The newspaper _____ that the mayor has accepted bribes but it provides neither source of information nor evidence.　(104年四等考題)　

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30. The fast urban development has changed the _____ of this district entirely.　(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. After the old emperor's death, the empire was _____ into several small states.　(112年三等考題)　

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33. When you visit a bank to make a cash _____, you need to fill out the form or slip first.　(112年四等考題)　

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34. Before you put a food product into your shopping cart, you should read the _____ list and nutrition information carefully.　(103年四等考題)　

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35. 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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36. People suffering from economic recession will migrate from the country to the city, mostly attracted by the _____ of work.　(107年三等考題)　

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37. When his son was caught cheating in the exam, he had to _____ his pride and meet the principal.　(104年四等考題)　

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38. 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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39. Seeing my daughter finally winning a gold medal after all the years of hardships, I felt a _____ in my throat.　(104年四等考題)　

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40. 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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41. Our school sponsors a blood _____ to promote blood donation every year.　(112年四等考題)　

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

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44. If tickets are still 　　　 , I plan to attend the concert next weekend.　(114年四等考題)　

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45. There are times in everyone's life when it is easy to _____ the dream, but it is much more rewarding to continue. 　(111年四等考題)　

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46. 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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47. 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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48. The president's decision to raise taxes caused an 　　　 in the capital city.　(113年四等考題)　

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49. It was a 　　　 that three earthquakes happened across the world in one week.　(113年三等考題)　

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50. The American diplomatic doctrine has always meant to advance multiple goals, a doctrine that seeks to achieve the highest possible level of _____ of one's enemies, while simultaneously enjoying the warmest reception from one's allies.　(107年三等考題)　

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