單選題 每題2分

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1. 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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2. Betty’s neat and cozy apartment is like a _____ to her because when she gets home, she feels safe and relaxed.　(106年三等考題)　

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3. The International Olympic Committee announced there would be a team of _____ in Rio 2016, who escaped from their own country because of war.　(109年四等考題)　

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4. People are encouraged to give _____ seats to the elderly and the pregnant women.　(111年四等考題)　

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5. _____ studying at school, John had developed a friendship with a Norwegian student who had a particular relationship with the natural world.　(111年四等考題)　

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6. 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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7. 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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8. It is often said that _____ is better than cure, so why not take some precautions in advance? 　(105年三等考題)　

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9. The police 　　　 the man's possessions to find out if he had hidden anything illegal or dangerous.　(114年四等考題)　

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10. Isaac still managed to complete the task he had been assigned to _____ its difficulty and time constraint.　(112年三等考題)　

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11. When you visit a bank to make a cash _____, you need to fill out the form or slip first.　(112年四等考題)　

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12. 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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13. 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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14. 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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15. Chemotherapy did not make John feel better. Instead, his health started to _____ soon after.　(110年三等考題)　

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16. The release of the movie was timed to _____ with the director’s seventieth birthday.　(104年四等考題)　

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

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19. The police have tried to bring him to _____, but his slick lawyers always get the case thrown out of court.　(107年四等考題)　

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20. Other than being cold, hungry, and thirsty, John was in good condition, lucid, and speaking _____ when rescued from a blizzard. 　(103年三等考題)　

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21. If you want to open a bank account, you must provide proof of _____.　(106年四等考題)　

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22. 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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23. 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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24. In Antarctica during the winter, temperatures can _____ below-100 degrees Fahrenheit.　(104年四等考題)　

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25. One of the most _____ parts of living at the South Pole is that the sun neither rises nor sets.　(104年四等考題)　

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26. A _____ of the king appears in the new coinage.　(112年四等考題)　

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

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28. The apartment is very pretty and, _____, the rent is quite low.　(104年四等考題)　

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

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

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31. With a population of no more than 50, the remote island was 　　　 by the descendants of sailors.　(113年四等考題)　

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32. The manager demands a _____ reply from his coworkers when he sends them a message because he hates to wait.　(107年四等考題)　

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33. 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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34. 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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35. 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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36. Drivers should stay 　　　 while on the road, keeping an eye out for bikes or other vehicles.　(114年四等考題)　

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37. Everyone had _____ Sally to win the gold medal in the competition, but she didn't make it.　(111年四等考題)　

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38. 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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39. 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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40. 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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41. 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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42. 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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43. Christine worked hard for a long time, and _____ she became a very successful businesswoman.　(108年四等考題)　

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44. In this down economy, it's time to work on your quality networking, especially when your network is nothing more than a gaggle of Facebook friends. 　(102年三等考題)　

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45. 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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46. 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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47. 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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48. 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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49. Tom has a 　　　 of darkness, so his mom puts a night light beside the bed.　(113年四等考題)　

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50. Children have a higher _____ of getting a cold than adults because they are less aware of prevention habits, such as regularly washing their hands.　(111年四等考題)　

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