單選題 每題2分

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1. To avoid other people, the farmer lives a _____ life in a remote mountain village with only his dog.　(108年四等考題)　

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2. The profits will be equally divided _____ the five stock holders.　(104年四等考題)　

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3. After a long discussion, they finally decided to 　　　 their plans and share ideas with the public.　(113年四等考題)　

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

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6. Exercise can physically _____ you out and substantially improve your sleep.　(112年四等考題)　

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7. 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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8. 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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9. Fifteen minutes of _____ walking a day is a highly recommended exercise for your health.　(103年四等考題)　

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10. Doctors and nurses often need to work night 　　　 , causing their body to battle against its natural rhythms.　(113年四等考題)　

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11. Koalas are often _____ identified due to their appearance as a member of the bear family, but they are scientifically classified as a marsupial related to kangaroos.　(109年三等考題)　

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12. I saw two strangers _____ to each other but had no idea what they talked about.　(111年四等考題)　

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13. 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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14. 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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15. Anita's 2-year gym membership is no longer _____; she is thinking about getting a lifelong membership offered by a newly opened gym near her place.　(112年三等考題)　

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

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18. 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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19. Without any doubt, these inspirational speeches can 　　　 people in difficult times and teach them the most valuable life lessons.　(113年四等考題)　

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20. To 　　　 better health in the community, the local council introduced free exercise classes in the park.　(114年四等考題)　

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21. 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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22. In Antarctica during the winter, temperatures can _____ below-100 degrees Fahrenheit.　(104年四等考題)　

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23. Legend has it that a crystal ball helps the Gypsy fortune teller _____ the future.　(109年四等考題)　

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24. Betty’s neat and cozy apartment is like a _____ to her because when she gets home, she feels safe and relaxed.　(106年三等考題)　

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25. The government does not have to worry about the morality of the people; it is the people who need to be concerned with the _____ of the government. 　(103年三等考題)　

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26. All products are _____ for defects before being packed.　(111年四等考題)　

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27. 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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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. Each February, people flock to Japan for the Snow Festival in order to see the hundreds of ice _____ and statues carved by ice artists.　(107年四等考題)　

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30. Any goods that need to be either imported or exported will have to get the permission from the government and obtain a _____ for imports/exports.　(104年四等考題)　

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31. People think CO thins the ozone _____ that protects us from the sun’s rays.　(109年四等考題)　

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32. The 　　　 attack on this helpless woman aroused public's fear and anger.　(113年四等考題)　

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33. 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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34. 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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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. Someone once joked that dogs think you’re family, _____ cats think you’re staff.　(104年四等考題)　

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37. 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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38. 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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39. It is unreasonable to have _____ against people simply because of their skin color.　(112年四等考題)　

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40. 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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41. 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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42. 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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43. 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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44. The website provides _____ to certain public records of the local town courts. 　(104年三等考題)　

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45. 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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46. Learning should be a _____ process rather than a static one.　(112年四等考題)　

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47. It is generally believed that examinations are not the only means of _____ a student's ability.　(107年四等考題)　

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48. A problem in the older boiling-water reactors would become disastrous because of a _____ safety system that houses the nuclear fuel. 　(103年三等考題)　

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49. Ted unexpectedly gave his mother a handmade cake, which delighted her because it was _____ and heart-warming. 　(111年四等考題)　

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50. 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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