單選題 每題2分

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1. 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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2. 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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3. The International Olympic Committee announced there would be a team of _____ in Rio 2016, who escaped from their own country because of war.　(109年四等考題)　

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4. 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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5. 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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6. Tall buildings were a new 　　　 on the skyline when this city just expanded in size in the 60s.　(114年四等考題)　

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

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8. 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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9. The 　　　 of the ecosystem in the wetlands helped to revitalize the natural habitat for wildlife.　(114年三等考題)　

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10. The products received a great deal of _____ when they were advertised during the Olympic Games.　(108年四等考題)　

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11. 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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12. 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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13. We should never _____ to the enemy known as addiction. Once we give in, we give ourselves up.　(110年四等考題)　

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

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15. 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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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. The company's new policy requiring female workers to wear high heels 　　　 when a number of female employees threatened to quit.　(113年三等考題)　

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

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19. The _____ about the border between the two countries gradually heated up.　(103年四等考題)　

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20. The inspector general told policemen to be polite with people and 　　　 urged citizens to show respect to law enforcers.　(113年三等考題)　

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21. Uploading a picture or a clip instantly _____ among teenagers these days.　(111年四等考題)　

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22. Children have a higher _____ of getting a cold than adults because they are less aware of prevention habits, such as regularly washing their hands.　(111年四等考題)　

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23. To write a good cover letter for job application, one should avoid a _____ opening and try something a bit more original. 　(102年三等考題)　

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

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

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26. My grandfather was known for his _____ to his friends and associates, always more than willing to help them in whatever way he could.　(108年四等考題)　

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27. John has been walking in the sun for two hours. He needs a lot of water to _____ his thirst.　(106年四等考題)　

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28. People all over the world suffer from 　　　, which is characterized by high prices and low purchasing buying power of money.　(113年四等考題)　

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

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

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

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33. 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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34. The patients are asked to _____ for their medical expenses if they want to gain better medical service from their doctors.　(112年三等考題)　

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35. 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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36. E-cigarettes come highly recommended for the _____ smokers to effectively fight the deadly habit. 　(104年三等考題)　

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37. Our company's product promotion staff always try to make their presentations short and to the point since 　　　 talks would only drive potential buyers away.　(114年三等考題)　

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

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39. 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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40. 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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41. With proper _____ , employees would do their jobs willingly and efficiently.　(103年四等考題)　

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42. 請回答上文編號32　(114年四等考題)　

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43. 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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44. 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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45. 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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46. Furniture sold online may be cheaper but often needs to be _____ by the customers themselves.　(106年四等考題)　

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

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49. The most 　　　 carpet cleaning method to get rid of dust mites is the hot water extraction or steam cleaning method.　(113年四等考題)　

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50. The robber _____ ran into the police when he was just about to turn around a corner where he was trying to escape with his raid.　(110年三等考題)　

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