單選題 每題2分

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1. I could hardly _____ Susan, my kindergarten classmate. She had become so tall and pretty.　(103年四等考題)　

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2. 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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3. 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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4. John's report is _____ with 100 full-color photographs that depict the grandeur of the landscape in this national park.　(112年四等考題)　

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5. Car tires that fit vehicles and the weather conditions are made of rubber 　　　 with other chemicals and materials.　(113年四等考題)　

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6. Being a professional artist, Lisa mostly makes drawings, paintings, and sculptures, and _____she is invited to make fashion illustrations.　(112年三等考題)　

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7. 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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8. It is a common _____ that you hold the door open for anyone coming through behind you.　(103年四等考題)　

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9. 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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10. If you want to increase the credit card application approval rate, you need to be _____ because credit card issuers often set the credit limit according to your salary.　(109年四等考題)　

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11. When something goes wrong, people sometimes try to make an innocent person a _____ so that they can blame that person for what happened. 　(102年三等考題)　

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12. 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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13. A severe _____ storm is heading for the city, and people are advised to stay at home.　(112年四等考題)　

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14. 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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15. John was appointed ambassador to the United States. He was granted the _____ of port, and his personal luggage was free from inspection.　(108年四等考題)　

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

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

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18. 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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19. 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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20. 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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21. Christine worked hard for a long time, and _____ she became a very successful businesswoman.　(108年四等考題)　

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22. 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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23. The government warned that drunk driving, if not strictly forbidden, would _____ result in more fatal accidents. 　(111年四等考題)　

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24. Most _____ foods are very high in sodium. If you’re eating something out of a can or a package, chances are you’re not doing anything to help your blood pressure.　(109年三等考題)　

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25. The boy tried to eat a grape whole but began to 　　　 on it and have difficulty breathing.　(114年四等考題)　

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26. World Trade Organization rules required Taiwan to open its markets to price-competitive _____ including food items.　(109年四等考題)　

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

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29. When Berlinda came back home from work late at night, she 　　　 opened the door without waking her sons up.　(114年三等考題)　

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30. 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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31. He needs to have five-year practical experiences to be 　　　 for this job.　(113年四等考題)　

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

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33. 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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34. 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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35. The journal paper published a controversial _____ on abortion and stirred a huge debate.　(106年三等考題)　

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36. 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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37. Always keep in mind that you may _____ your country when you travel abroad.　(111年四等考題)　

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38. Her duty as marketing manager is to 　　　 all of the company's advertising.　(113年四等考題)　

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39. There are different ways of _____ customs declarations. But usually making electronic declarations is more convenient than others.　(104年四等考題)　

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40. A series of gas explosions in Kaohsiung _____ in 28 deaths and at least 280 people injured.　(105年四等考題)　

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

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42. His driver’s license is _____ because of drunken driving.　(103年四等考題)　

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43. 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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44. 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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45. 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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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. 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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48. 　　　 increases when the rain season comes.　(113年四等考題)　

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49. Our research on the elderly has shown that those who have dementia often appear to suffer a double _____ of age and cognitive disability.　(109年三等考題)　

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50. The police _____ a farmhouse where the terrorist leader was believed to be hiding, but found nothing.　(104年四等考題)　

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