單選題 每題2分

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1. 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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2. 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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3. The extreme marathon runners have to overcome many _____ to finish the race.　(103年四等考題)　

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

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5. 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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6. The exhibit gives us a _____ of what the young artist might be like in the future.　(106年三等考題)　

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7. 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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8. 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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9. It was a 　　　 that three earthquakes happened across the world in one week.　(113年三等考題)　

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10. He took the job even though there was no _____ of permanent employment.　(112年四等考題)　

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11. 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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12. 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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13. 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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14. Some college students seemed to have become _____ creatures staying up to chat, to play online games, or to surf the Internet. 　(102年三等考題)　

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15. A piece of food _____ his airway and caused him to stop breathing. He was immediately rushed to the hospital. 　(105年三等考題)　

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16. After they'd had a cup of coffee, the conversation started to _____.　(112年四等考題)　

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17. Don’t pay too much attention to such a _____ thing. Instead, you should focus on important issues.　(110年四等考題)　

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18. Rooftop gardens have many _____ effects on urban neighborhoods.　(107年三等考題)　

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19. John didn't like his seat, so I 　　　 it with him.　(113年四等考題)　

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20. The teacher encourages her students to 　　　 through picture books at the school library to find their favorite stories.　(114年四等考題)　

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21. 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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22. The sound of the vacuum cleaner echoed through the house as my father did his 　　　 chores.　(114年四等考題)　

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23. 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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24. To cut down on the man power, the company offered a golden _____ to many of their senior employees for early retirement.　(104年四等考題)　

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25. 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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26. 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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27. Jack and Mary had a _____ encounter in the street.　(112年四等考題)　

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28. 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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29. Regulatory mandates include tariff and duty _____, security clearances, registration requirements, filings and shipment documentation. 　(104年三等考題)　

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30. 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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31. 請回答上文編號34　(114年四等考題)　

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

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

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35. The long distant march had _____ every soldier. Upon hearing the order of rest, they laid down on the grass.　(112年四等考題)　

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36. 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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37. Based on the symptoms described, the doctor could 　　　 a viral infection and focus on other potential causes.　(113年四等考題)　

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38. Our manager often meditates for about twenty minutes right in his office; afterwards, one could clearly see that he has this _____ look on his face.　(110年三等考題)　

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39. 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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40. Many adult drivers think that automated, self-driving vehicles are more dangerous than traditional vehicles _____ by people.　(111年四等考題)　

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41. The state-wide transport strike is expected to 　　　 public transportation by 100 percent, so we'd better stay at home today.　(113年三等考題)　

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42. The dog was trained to 　　　 the newspaper from the driveway.　(113年四等考題)　

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43. Although this tastes fine, I don’t think it’s a good _____ for real butter. 　(105年三等考題)　

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44. Several reviewers considered Cooper's study to be well-designed and well-conducted, while others remained _____ about some of the data used in the study. 　(103年三等考題)　

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45. 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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46. 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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47. My grandmother is a friendly woman who likes to _____ to new neighbors by making cookies for them.　(107年三等考題)　

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48. 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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49. As our VIP, you can enjoy certain 　　　 , such as a 25% discount and free delivery service.　(114年四等考題)　

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50. Jenny tried to _____ her parents about where she had been that evening, but her parents could smell the smoke and beer on her.　(109年三等考題)　

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