單選題 每題2分

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1. 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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2. She felt sad as she watched the stray dog 　　　 on the street.　(114年四等考題)　

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3. Christmas is coming, and the Lins have started to _____ their Christmas tree.　(103年四等考題)　

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4. 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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5. The new policies were designed to fund small businesses to 　　　 in a competitive market.　(114年四等考題)　

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

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7. The witness offered an 　　　 description of the killer and that helped the police a lot.　(113年四等考題)　

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8. Children are more likely to have a 　　　 reaction to mosquito bites, which can cause a large area of swelling, soreness and redness.　(113年四等考題)　

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9. 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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10. One essential procedure for customs _____ is to carry out checks on persons, baggage and other things that enter the country.　(104年四等考題)　

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11. 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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12. 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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13. 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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14. 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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15. It is very easy to _____ the work of others, but more difficult to accept criticism of one’s own work.　(103年四等考題)　

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16. 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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17. Looking back, the great dancer Martha Graham said, “Being inspired by a dance recital was one thing; making a career choice, quite _____.　(105年四等考題)　

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18. 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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19. 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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20. 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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21. The government has instituted security regulations intended to prevent the entry of hazardous materials or _____ into the country. 　(104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. Small particles in the air can _____ the lungs and enter the bloodstream.　(111年四等考題)　

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

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25. In comparison with other universities in the country, this university is much smaller with only 5,500 students and 235 　　　 members.　(114年三等考題)　

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26. It is extremely difficult to please the _____ gourmet who has never rated a restaurant with “excellent.” 　(104年三等考題)　

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27. The economy is booming and small businesses are 　　　 when the new beneficial policies are implemented.　(113年四等考題)　

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28. It is important to be careful with our personal information; otherwise, we may become a victim of 　　　 fraud.　(113年四等考題)　

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29. 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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30. During summer I always have a strong 　　　 for shaved ice to help me feel cool.　(114年四等考題)　

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31. After a long standoff, the two countries eventually agree to work together for _____ benefits.　(111年四等考題)　

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32. 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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33. New facilities have been added to _____ the special needs of elderly residents.　(112年四等考題)　

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34. The newspaper _____ that the mayor has accepted bribes but it provides neither source of information nor evidence.　(104年四等考題)　

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35. 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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36. Teresa is an excellent high school counsellor because of not only her professional background but also her 　　　 personality.　(113年三等考題)　

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37. 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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38. Peter and his brothers are 　　　 with equal inheritance rights from their father.　(113年四等考題)　

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

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40. 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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41. 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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42. 　　　 increases when the rain season comes.　(113年四等考題)　

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43. Young people can develop important problem-solving skills that can 　　　 them well in their professional and personal lives.　(113年四等考題)　

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44. When they climb up to the peak of Mt. Everest, they can do nothing but _____ the stunning and breath-taking views out there.　(112年三等考題)　

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45. Several stylish _____ can be found on the chairs on display, even though one could easily recognize the prototype.　(110年三等考題)　

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46. 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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47. George and Angelia are not getting along, so there has been little 　　　 between them.　(114年四等考題)　

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48. 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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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. John devoted himself to establishing the first hospital for the mentally ill in his country and was a notably generous _____ of the poor and outcast.　(112年三等考題)　

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