單選題 每題2分

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1. A storm is _____ outside, but we are warm and comfortable indoors.　(112年四等考題)　

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2. When we don't believe we have the resources or abilities to cope with a certain problem or stimuli, we create _____ behaviors to deny or avoid it.　(112年三等考題)　

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3. 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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4. 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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5. The prime minister came out onto the balcony to speak to the crowd that had _____ outside.　(111年四等考題)　

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6. 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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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 will be difficult for athletes to 　　　 their sport skills if they stop training on a regular basis.　(113年四等考題)　

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9. Furniture retailers are among those reporting the sharpest annual decline in sales during the 　　　 .　(114年四等考題)　

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

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11. 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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12. Many people want to look like this movie star because he has an _____ appearance.　(109年四等考題)　

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13. Unsaturated fats help our bodies absorb vitamins, support cell growth, and 　　　 our immune system.　(114年四等考題)　

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14. 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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15. Zoe got an _____ response upon inquiry when she applied for a tax refund in the Customs office this morning. She was very pleased with the public service they have provided.　(104年四等考題)　

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

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17. She developed a terrible fear of strangers after being sexually _____ in a public park.　(104年四等考題)　

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18. 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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19. 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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20. The inmates often feel treated as social _____ after being released from prison.　(104年四等考題)　

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

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22. Apart from the regular examination, the Customs will sometimes conduct a _____ in order to prevent corruption.　(104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. 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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25. Regulatory mandates include tariff and duty _____, security clearances, registration requirements, filings and shipment documentation. 　(104年三等考題)　

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26. The regulations allow you to bring back only one liter of alcoholic _____ duty-free for personal use. 　(104年三等考題)　

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

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

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29. The thick forest used to be 　　　 filled with tall trees that reached up to the sky.　(114年四等考題)　

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30. In the business world, you can usually tell what kind of a person you are speaking to by the kind of jobs they are doing or the _____ they have in their organizations.　(106年四等考題)　

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31. Parental verbal _____ may leave a permanent scar on children, making them vulnerable to shouting and yelling in their adulthood.　(106年三等考題)　

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32. 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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33. When traveling along the coast, we _____ across the ruins of an old fort and enjoyed the historical site.　(110年三等考題)　

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34. 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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35. 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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36. People suffering from economic recession will migrate from the country to the city, mostly attracted by the _____ of work.　(107年三等考題)　

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

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38. Her 　　　 musical talent was evident from a young age.　(113年四等考題)　

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39. The exact cause of the equipment failure is unclear and remains to be _____.　(111年四等考題)　

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

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41. 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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42. 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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43. 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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44. 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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45. 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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46. 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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47. 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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48. Travellers who carry counterfeit and pirated goods will be _____ intellectual property right.　(104年四等考題)　

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49. 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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50. Most caves form over hundreds of thousands of years, as water　_____ the rock and wears it away.　(106年四等考題)　

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