單選題 每題2分

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1. A dissident strove to seek political [____] upon his arrival at the United States.

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2. The police arrested the suspect, but in the absence of [____] he was set free soon.

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3. A: You can keep the change.B:[____]

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4. John _____ at me in bewilderment when I told him the news.

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5. The government should take measures to control the growing [____]. Food prices have gone up sharply recently.

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6. I [____] a shower when the phone rang. So I could not answer it in time.

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7. At our hotel your butler will [____] that your requests are satisfactorily fulfilled.

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8. My father can speak both English and German _____.

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9. The building collapsed, and only one person buried underground could _____ survive the catastrophic earthquake.

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10. The children were [____] loud [____] I couldn’t hear you.

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11. Because of credit _____, many companies which have financial difficulties cannot get a loan from banks.

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12. To keep the glass clean, you need to wipe your mouth with the [____] before drinking the wine.

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13. A: How do you like your egg?B:[____]

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14. I ordered a pizza and asked it to be [____] to my office.

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15. These ancient porcelains are very [____] and might break easily, so please handle them carefully.

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16. Bodyguards were on alert throughout the presidential [____].

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17. A:“I’m afraid I don’t have time to meet you today.”B:[____]

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18. A: All the flights for Hong Kong tomorrow are full. We have to change our travel schedule.B: _____

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19. The Presidential Office in Taiwan is a classic mix of European renaissance and baroque style architecture, [____] ornate with simple features.

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20. Melanie forgot [____] her parents in Taiwan when she arrived safely in America.

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21. Taiwan is famous [____] its many famous scenic spots, such as, Sun Moon Lake, Ali Mountain, etc.

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22. A: Can you point out the location of our hotel in this map?B: [____]

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23. Despite facing an imminent labor shortage as its population ages, Japan has done [____] to open itself up to immigration.

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24. May I have two hundred U.S. dollars in small [____]?

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25. When [____] a conversation, it is always best to ask very broad questions such as “Where are you from?” or “How long have you been here?”

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26. A:What was his major in the university?B:_____________　

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27. Don’t [____]! Just tell me directly why you object to my plan!

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28. After the flood, there is no [____] food and water in that small town.

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29. My sister knows many passages from Shakespeare [____]; she can memorize the details of his plays.

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30. A: “Last week I was invited to a birthday party.”B:[____]

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31. This toy car is too expensive. Please give me a [____] one.

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32. A:Let’s study hard now and go skiing during this coming Christmas holidays.B:_____________　

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33. I need to check my _____ to make sure that I am free for the meeting.

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34. Many couples live together even though they are not married. The [____] of their behavior are highly suspect, but technically they are within the law.

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35. The production of rice and wheat in this country is [____] by the local government.

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36. Our teacher always tells us that knowledge should be [____] through years, not gained in one day.

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37. Bob is a friend of mine. I _____ him for a long time.

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38. _____ are those who act in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings.

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39. You can choose from [____] activities while staying at Taipei.

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40. You have worked so hard for a whole year－_____ taking a break.

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41. The two companies signed a document to strengthen [____] business relations.

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42. He hurt his leg while climbing the mountain; [____], he would have participated in the charity event to raise money for the poor.

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43. Although I live in an English-speaking environment, I still read Chinese books. [____] does having an English name reduce the importance of Chinese culture in my heart.

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44. A: I plan to take a three-day trip to Kenting. [____] B: It's been raining cats and dogs these days.

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45. John, please remember [____] off the lights when you leave.

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46. I will be sure to let you know about future promotional _____ for your business in Thompson.

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47. A:Excuse me. The bathroom tap's dripping in my room.B:[____]

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48. Jason's boss is very [____] with the quality of his work.

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49. He didn’t know the word, chic, and [____].

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50. Most taxi drivers in Kinmen prefer to ask for a [____] fare rather than use the meter.

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