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. The journalist was finally caught _____ all the stories he had made up for the newspaper he worked for. 　(110年三等考題)　

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3. A tax relief program _____ qualifying homeowners for increases in local property taxes on their primary residences. 　(104年三等考題)　

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4. 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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5. Without food and clothing in the Tsunami area, the number of _____ rose quickly.　(103年四等考題)　

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6. 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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7. 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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8. 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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9. 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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10. 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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11. In spite of the candidate's shining CV, the CEO made the final decision to 　　　 the committee's recommendation.　(113年四等考題)　

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12. The _____ was so boring that many in the audience fell asleep in the middle of it.　(103年四等考題)　

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

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

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15. 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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16. 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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17. The 　　　 of life is full of ups and downs, we can enjoy the highs and learn from the lows.　(114年四等考題)　

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

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19. Emotional manipulation from a family member, coworker, or trusted friend can have negative _____ for your quality of life.　(112年四等考題)　

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20. 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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21. 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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22. Matthew did not show up for the midterm exam. His professor issued a written _____ to inform him that if he misses the make-up exam and final exam, he will be failed.　(110年四等考題)　

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23. 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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24. High blood pressure is a serious symptom of cardiovascular _____ and can be the smoking gun behind strokes, heart attacks, and more.　(109年三等考題)　

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25. The company's new policy requiring female workers to wear high heels 　　　 when a number of female employees threatened to quit.　(113年三等考題)　

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

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

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28. 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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29. Any goods that need to be either imported or exported will have to get the permission from the government and obtain a _____ for imports/exports.　(104年四等考題)　

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

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

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32. 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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33. 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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34. All products are _____ for defects before being packed.　(111年四等考題)　

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

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37. “Poor-quality sleep puts individuals at _____ increased risk of developing high blood pressure,” said Susan Redline, M.D.　(110年四等考題)　

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38. With Hinojosa’s great abilities at customs administration, she can _____ act as the best candidate for the World Customs Organization.　(104年四等考題)　

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39. The chemical company was fined eight million dollars for _____ environmental regulations.　(111年四等考題)　

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40. Koalas are often _____ identified due to their appearance as a member of the bear family, but they are scientifically classified as a marsupial related to kangaroos.　(109年三等考題)　

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41. 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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42. 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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43. Our company's product promotion staff always try to make their presentations short and to the point since 　　　 talks would only drive potential buyers away.　(114年三等考題)　

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44. According to Facebook Community Standards, any videos that _____ violence should be removed. This policy avoids encouraging people to commit crimes.　(108年四等考題)　

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45. Despite rapid deterioration of her condition, the cancer patient _____ to continue to smile and fight for her survival time.　(111年四等考題)　

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46. 請回答上文編號32　(114年四等考題)　

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47. After being interrogated by the police for two days, the suspect finally _____ to the crime.　(108年三等考題)　

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48. Newly developed data visualization types are more complex in form and content, and thus are more 　　　 for users to decode and make sense of.　(113年三等考題)　

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49. I don’t think what you say is _____ to the topic; please get back to the subject.　(103年四等考題)　

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50. They arrived at the historic town and took a leisurely _____ through the old district.　(112年四等考題)　

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