單選題 每題2分

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1. Mexico's capital is a metropolis with more than 20 million people, the elite _____ are at the center of the business, political and cultural hub of the nation.　(111年四等考題)　

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

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4. El Nino has helped _____ drought in many parts of the world, leaving millions hungry.　(107年三等考題)　

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5. In Singapore, throwing a cigarette butt on the street is punished with a heavy _____ of several hundred dollars.　(104年四等考題)　

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6. There is a sale at the electronic store and all computers are _____ by 20%.　(106年四等考題)　

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

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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. 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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10. Louise has two _____ buyers for her paintings. She feels certain that one of them will purchase some of her works.　(109年四等考題)　

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11. They have a very _____ relationship between them. They keep no secret from each other.　(103年四等考題)　

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12. 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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13. When donating a huge sum of money to charities, she prefers being an _____ donor and keeps her identity unknown to the public.　(112年三等考題)　

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14. The writer has 　　　 himself with his latest novel, which is well received by both readers and critics.　(113年四等考題)　

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15. 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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16. Originally designed as a 　　　 attraction to celebrate the new Millennium, the London Eye has unexpectedly become the most popular paid-for attraction in the UK.　(113年四等考題)　

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17. Low-income families cannot _____ the luxurious products displayed in the department store.　(107年三等考題)　

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

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19. 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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20. The storm continued to 　　　 throughout the night, with thunder shaking the windows and lightning illuminating the sky.　(114年三等考題)　

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21. The manager demands a _____ reply from his coworkers when he sends them a message because he hates to wait.　(107年四等考題)　

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

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23. 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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24. 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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25. Almost half of the audience has fallen asleep; _____ , the speech is very boring.　(103年四等考題)　

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26. 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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27. 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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28. 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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29. 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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30. 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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31. Matthew did not show up for the midterm exam. His professor issued a written _____ to inform him that if he misses the make-up exam and final exam, he will be failed.　(110年四等考題)　

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32. During their one-week trip to Yushan National Park, the Lins visited many _____ spots and truly enjoyed the breathtaking views in the mountains.　(112年三等考題)　

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33. 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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34. Because of the heavy rainfall today, all public _____ will only be running on major thoroughfares.　(112年四等考題)　

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35. The words of comfort from Jean's friends served as a 　　　 during her time of grief.　(114年三等考題)　

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

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37. In the United States, a customs _____ is highly paid because the person who takes this position needs to shoulder important responsibility and is fully aware of complicated import laws and regulations.　(104年四等考題)　

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38. 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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39. 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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40. 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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41. 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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42. The university received a generous 　　　 from a philanthropist to fund scholarships for students in need.　(114年三等考題)　

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43. It is often said that _____ is better than cure, so why not take some precautions in advance? 　(105年三等考題)　

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44. 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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45. In this primary school, Hispanics _____ 18% of the student population and Asians account for 28%.　(103年四等考題)　

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46. The prime minister came out onto the balcony to speak to the crowd that had _____ outside.　(111年四等考題)　

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47. Without receiving final approval from its board of trustees, the university has _____ set its budget for the next academic year at NT$200 million.　(108年三等考題)　

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48. 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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49. Judy, who sued her boss for constantly 　　　 her physically and verbally, has so far refused to settle the case out of court.　(113年三等考題)　

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50. If you are planning to _____, Canada may be a good destination.　(109年四等考題)　

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