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1. The doctor _____ some painkillers for my backache after a thorough checkup.　(107年四等考題)　

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

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

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

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5. 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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6. 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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7. Small particles in the air can _____ the lungs and enter the bloodstream.　(111年四等考題)　

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8. 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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9. 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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10. Leaks from underground gas pipes caused a series of _____ that injured and killed many people in the city.　(106年四等考題)　

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

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

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13. 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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14. The doctor says to the patient that, with proper _____, he can expect to live a normal lifespan.　(105年四等考題)　

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15. 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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16. 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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17. _____ you rather go to the movie with us or stay at home tonight?　(107年四等考題)　

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18. 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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19. The UN Security Council called for an immediate and _____ humanitarian cease-fire in the Gaze war between Israel and Hamas.　(107年四等考題)　

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

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22. 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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23. Russia faces more _____ from the European Union over the Ukraine crisis, but the action likely will hurt EU economies.　(107年四等考題)　

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

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

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28. 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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29. Imagine if you could look into the future and see yourself 50 years from now. You could see the wrinkles on your face, how your hair would gray, and how the shape of your face would change 　31　 decades of life. It sounds 　32　 something out of a fairytale. But a viral "Aged" filter on TikTok is allowing users to look into the face of their 　33　 selves. The new filter uses AI to estimate 　34　 your face will look like as you age. In a 　35　 of months, the filter got 11 billion views. Young people using the filter reveal a deep fear of getting, and more importantly, looking old.

請回答上文編號31　(114年四等考題)　

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30. 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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31. 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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32. Air Canada has announced drastic cuts to its domestic network as it 　　　 with sharply reduced demand in travel.　(113年三等考題)　

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33. It has been confirmed that the new insurance policy mainly _____ senior citizens.　(112年四等考題)　

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34. 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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35. Dead fish starting to 　　　 have been found floating in the polluted river, smelling terrible.　(114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. A human eye includes a controlling _____ which can increase or reduce the amount of light entering the eye.　(110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. The producer believed that big names in the show business could lift his TV show's poor rating, so he decided to invite as many _____ as he could to join the show.　(107年三等考題)　

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40. Many cats who have spent a good deal of their time outdoors, such as _____ cats, do not seem to adjust to life indoors. 　(104年三等考題)　

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41. 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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42. Every time I see news about somebody being killed in the war, I wonder _____ it was somebody I knew or served with.　(111年四等考題)　

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

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44. Bill Clinton was _____ by the Democratic Party in 1990 and won the US presidential election in 1992. 　(102年三等考題)　

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45. _____ studying at school, John had developed a friendship with a Norwegian student who had a particular relationship with the natural world.　(111年四等考題)　

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46. 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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47. The 　　　 of life is full of ups and downs, we can enjoy the highs and learn from the lows.　(114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. E-cigarettes come highly recommended for the _____ smokers to effectively fight the deadly habit. 　(104年三等考題)　

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50. 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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