單選題 每題2分

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1. The company [____] a 46% rise in earnings per share in the final quarter of 2007.

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2. Many tourists are fascinated by the natural [____] of Taroko Gorge.

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3. Mary is [____] divorce because her husband is having an affair with his secretary.

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4. A:“Look at the line in front of the restaurant! We should have made a reservation.”B:[____]

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5. People have to learn to [____] their problems.

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6. A: Why is your coat so wet?B: It was [____] when I arrived.

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7. These magnificent buildings date back to the period of Japanese_____.

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8. A: You are so busy. [____]B:Thank you for your kindness. Can you please type this letter for me?

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9. Peter: Where is the post office near the railway station?Grace: [____] The post office is on the right side.

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10. While English is the [____] language in the US, Spanish is very widely spoken, especially in the south-western states.

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11. I look forward [____] you at the conference on “How to Prevent Suicide.”

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12. [_____], he didn’t survive the big earthquake.

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13. As introductory English now begins in elementary, rather than secondary school, and classes have begun to focus more on the spoken language, travelers to Taiwan can [____] without having to attempt any Mandarin or Taiwanese.

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14. It is [____] to park cars on the sidewalk.

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15. Jenny’s success in her career _____ her mother very much.

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16. You will be [____] for littering in public places.

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17. It’s too cold for me to take a cold shower. Please turn on the [____] for me.

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18. The parrot used its strong [____] to crack open the nuts.

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19. Don’t take what he said seriously. He was only [____].

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20. Japan and France are in [____].

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

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22. The earthquake and the tsunami almost [____] the whole city.

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23. It is said that there are only a few lucky days [____] for getting married in 2010.

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24. If I [____] you were sick, I would have given you a leave of absence.

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25. A:“Hello. Could you put me through to Philip from the Sales Department, please?”B:[____]

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26. Customer:I have 3 books to be sent to the US by airmail. How can I mail them?Clerk: [____]Customer: Thanks.

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

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28. A:As you sow, so shall you reap. We all have to work harder.B:_____________　

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

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30. The [____] woman made a point of visiting people in the hospital who had no relatives to visit them.

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31. I [_____] my high school classmate in a department store yesterday.

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32. Middle children often feel less important than their older or younger [____].

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33. The value of a house lies in its [____], for example, whether there is a subway station or a supermarket around.

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34. The man, [____], is going to give a lecture at our school.

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35. The flooding after the typhoon _____ many houses.

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36. Because son preference has been a significant phenomenon in Asia for centuries, the Chinese actually have a term for such [____]: “bare branches” – branches of the family tree that will never bear fruit.

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37. Who [____] you at the restaurant last week?

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38. The Ministry of the Interior has decided to [____] telephone fraud.

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39. You should always _____ your opinions politely.

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40. While many people spend their lifetime _____ fame and wealth, I decide to pursue health and happiness instead.

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41. The professor asked his students to finish the report in one month. Tomorrow will be the _____.

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42. [____] a fire, the heritage building [____].

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43. It was so dark that [____] anything.

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44. I have no [_____] at all. I don’t feel like eating anything.

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45. A:Suzan went shopping again and bought herself another washing machine.B:[____] Doesn't she know that a penny saved is a penny earned?

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46. Remember to [____] some sunscreen before you go to the beach.

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47. A: Excuse me. Do you speak English?B: Yes, but not very well.A: Can you direct me to Taipei station?B: [____]

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48. 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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49. A: Sir, I want to open a time deposit account.B: _____A: One year.B: OK. Please fill in this signature card first.

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50. You should understand that learning a language well results from _____ practice.

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