單選題 每題2分

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1. [____] the cockroach when she screamed and stomped her feet furiously.

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2. [____] has become a very serious problem in the modern world. It’s estimated that there are more than 1 billion overweight adults globally.

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3. A: “How can I get to the post office?”B:[____]

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4. My sister and I [____] never [____] to Singapore.

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5. His efforts to improve the company have been very [_____].

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6. Our interest rate is _____. Clients with good records can get a lower rate.

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7. A:Do you know when the new traffic rules will become effective?B: [____]

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

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9. A:Ms. Yeh, do you still remember me? You gave me lots of information about mutual funds two months ago.B:Oh, yes. I remember you. You are Ms. Su, aren’t you? How’s everything going?A:_____ I took your advice and invested some money. Unfortunately, I lost money.

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10. A motorcycle rider should wear a [____] to protect his/her head from being hurt.

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11. The [____] has finally burst in the housing industry, so some people have to sell their houses at very low prices.

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12. Bad habits usually result [____] bad health. Thus if you want to be in a good shape, you need to get rid of some habits.

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13. A:What color of dress should I choose for the ceremony?B:_____________　

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14. We need to buy some new _____ for redecorating our villa.　

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15. My bookshelves were destroyed in the flood. I need to find a [____] to fix them.

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16. Nowadays, [____] is a much better and wiser means than military force to solve differences or problems between nations.

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17. In the past year I have developed an important relationship with my [____].

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18. The room is so [____] that I can see nothing here.

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19. Larry believes in always getting prepared for emergencies; [____], he piles canned goods in his basement.

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20. Although the farmers had to work in the mud, they were all pleased, [____] the rain had come in the nick of time.

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21. A: “I’m thinking of buying a notebook computer.”B:[____]

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22. This is a non-smoking restaurant. Please [____] your cigarette at once.

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23. Our manager _____ from his position yesterday because he needed more time to take care of his sick father.

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24. The Dalai Lama arrived in Taiwan last night for a six-day visit to [____] victims of Typhoon Morakot.

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

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

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27. Kristine can’t help feeling [____] when she has to give a lecture in front of a large crowd.

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28. A good place to end a tour of Rome is the Trevi Fountain. Legend has it that if you toss a single coin into the Trevi, you are [____] a return to Rome.

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29. The plane ticket is _____ for one year.　

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30. Sexual [____] is regarded as a serious violation of women’s rights.

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

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32. Many of America’s parks and monuments have been made possible by the [____] donations of its citizens.

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33. After [____] to prison, those teens regretted not having taken advice from their parents and friends.

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34. I ride the bicycle to the office every day. I save money _____ gas.

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

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36. I haven’t [____] decided where to go on holiday.

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37. The chef has made a special sauce to [____] the beef.

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38. A:“Here we are. I want to show you the living room. Do you like it?”B:[____]

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39. I would prefer staying home rather than [____] you to the pop concert.

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40. I tried to [_____] my son who had just failed an examination, but in vain.

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41. The company is [____] the new products now, so you can buy one and get the second one free.

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42. When he thinks, he likes to [____] his face with two hands, so no one can see his facial expression.

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43. A:“I wonder if you could reserve a table with a view for me.”B:[____]

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44. I went to the store _____.

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45. A: This is a very tricky problem.B: [____]

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

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47. Mark was injured in the car accident yesterday, so his elder brother _____ his place in the race.　

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48. I don't think that Tom will have an [____] to get the high-paying job.

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49. You look tired [_____] me. Did you stay up late last night?

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50. The child [____] on the couch all day long.

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