單選題 每題2分

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1. Paul’s [____] pursuit of knowledge is praised highly by his instructor.

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2. You will pay a [____] of fifty dollars for your ferry ride.

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3. Even the typhoon is [_____], the flight still takes off on time.

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4. A:Would you like a window seat, Sir?B:[____]

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5. A:Did you tell Mary about my birthday party to be held next Monday?B: No. [____]

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6. I look forward to [_____] after working hard in the company for so many years.

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

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

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9. He was to my left, seated, since he couldn’t stand up for the hour his talk [____] last.

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10. In the past, high school students were not allowed [____] their hair.

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11. Many customers complained that they had difficulty assembling the M-20 mountain bicycle, because the instructions in the manual were not [____].

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12. If I [____] a bird, I would fly anywhere I want.

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13. [____] by eating less will you lose some weight.

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14. A: Can’t you meet me later this afternoon to talk about our investment project?B: _____

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15. Scientists are not able to make accurate _____ of earthquakes, so it is impossible for people to take precautions.

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16. After singing the national [____], the President gave a speech about Taiwan’s history and its people.

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17. A(n) [____] number of volunteers showed up in the press conference.

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18. A doctor’s schedule is always subject to change. He may try to finish his job by midnight but get [____] emergency cases. He will have to change his schedule then.

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19. I want to make a/an [____] with Dr. Johnson tomorrow morning. I think I’ve caught a cold.

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

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21. Taichung City is home to a little more than 700 thousand residents with 64% of the [____] employed.

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

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23. On the Sunday [____] your visit, I went to see Johnny with Mr. Powell. He sent his regards to you.

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24. This restaurant makes good sandwiches. They will even _____ your bread for free.

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25. The American government has decided to provide financial assistance to [____] the automobile industry. Car makers are relieved at the news.

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26. Please remember to [____] our research report by the end of this week, or we will lose the chance to take part in the contest.

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27. Joyce [____] Walter if she had made a different choice three years ago.

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28. Wild Wadi Water Park is an [____] playground for both adults and children in the summer.

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29. Since he was born, his parents _____ very good care of him and denied him nothing.

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30. A: I don’t feel well. I have an upset stomach.B: You _____ have eaten something bad.

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31. Ang Lee _____ one of the best movie directors in the world.

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

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

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34. The tax cut program will [____] most of the lower income families in the country.

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35. You should live within your income. Otherwise, you won’t be able to earn enough money to [____].

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36. A:This is Kevin McQueen, his former classmate. Do you know what time he will be back?B: _____

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37. It's [____] that we'd better go hiking in Yang-ming Mountain.

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38. A: Shall I ring you later?B:[____]

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39. The danger of heart disease is a family affair. Women whose husbands suffer a heart attack often [____] to share many of their husbands’ cardiovascular risk factors.

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40. You owe me a/an [____] for not giving me a helping hand when needed.

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41. Waiter: Are you ready to order, sir? Guest: [____]

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42. The actress was considered a new star in the film industry. Her first performance caused quite a [____].

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

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44. There are elegant shops on [____] side of the street.

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45. A:“The firefighters saved me just before the house collapsed!”B:[____]

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46. It didn’t take us long to get here because there [____] traffic.

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47. _____ it was a holiday, I could sleep late.

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

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49. Fortunately, the patient’s condition remains [____] after the operation. She will be recovering soon.

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50. The singer’s [____] increases even though she gave birth to a new baby.

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