單選題 每題2分

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

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2. If tickets are still 　　　 , I plan to attend the concert next weekend.　(114年四等考題)　

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3. 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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4. The Community Charge, also known as a poll tax, is a certain amount of tax _____ on each individual who resides in the community.　(104年四等考題)　

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

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6. Rags-to-riches stories read like scripts for movies, but they're the true-life dramas of 　　　 born into deep poverty but becoming superstars.　(113年三等考題)　

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7. Many people are hooked on horror movies; they love to be scared _____.　(107年四等考題)　

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8. 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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9. 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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10. Sally doesn't get along with her friends because of her _____ manners.　(112年四等考題)　

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11. 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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12. 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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13. In Antarctica during the winter, temperatures can _____ below-100 degrees Fahrenheit.　(104年四等考題)　

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

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15. She shared five key lessons defining her approach for 　　　 businesses that go through challenging times.　(114年四等考題)　

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16. India's 　　　 will soon exceed that of China around the middle of 2023 because of its increasing birth rate.　(113年四等考題)　

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17. Experts of education are concerned about the negative influence on children and adolescents from the daily _____ of vulgar language, sex, and violence on TV shows. 　(105年三等考題)　

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18. 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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19. Passengers are only allowed to carry a certain amount of _____ baggage when boarding an airplane.　(104年四等考題)　

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

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21. 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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22. 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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23. 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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24. 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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25. Please arrive 20 minutes earlier for your scheduled _____. For cancelation, please let the front desk know two hours in advance.　(110年四等考題)　

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26. 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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27. 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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28. The exact cause of the equipment failure is unclear and remains to be _____.　(111年四等考題)　

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29. 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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30. One of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's top officials arrived at the United States where he is expected to help _____ the groundwork for talks between Kim and US President in Singapore.　(108年三等考題)　

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31. 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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32. 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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33. 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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34. The UN Security Council called for an immediate and _____ humanitarian cease-fire in the Gaze war between Israel and Hamas.　(107年四等考題)　

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

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36. 請回答上文編號32　(114年四等考題)　

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37. E-cigarettes come highly recommended for the _____ smokers to effectively fight the deadly habit. 　(104年三等考題)　

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

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40. Always keep in mind that you may _____ your country when you travel abroad.　(111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. As a safety feature, this machine has a special 　　　 which will shut itself off if it begins to overheat.　(113年三等考題)　

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43. 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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44. 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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45. An analysis shows that more than half of teenagers have reported anxiety and depression symptoms, 　　　 with about a third of adults overall.　(113年四等考題)　

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46. There is a sale at the electronic store and all computers are _____ by 20%.　(106年四等考題)　

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47. Natural resources are _____ in this country. Trading them brings lots of money.　(111年四等考題)　

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48. After the cruise 　　　 at the port, we set out on an 8-day journey through Europe.　(114年四等考題)　

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49. The recent rise in oil prices had a great _____ on many aspects of our everyday life.　(111年四等考題)　

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50. 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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