單選題 每題2分

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1. Although the unemployment rate reached an all-time high in mid-2009, it has fallen for four [____] months by December.

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2. While courts in the U.S. generally favor the mother in the event of a divorce, Taiwan family and divorce laws will grant custody to the father, [____] some other agreement is reached.

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

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4. A:Can you tell me where I can catch the number 36 bus, please?B:[____]

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

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6. A: Why didn’t you call me?B: [____]

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7. The [____] consists of the usual march-past by the military and some interesting displays by the marching girls, martial arts clubs and dragon dancers.

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

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9. She takes a lot of [____] measures to lose her weight.

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

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11. A: What was the weather like?B:[____]

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12. A: Have you finished writing your annual report?B: Not yet. [____]

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

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14. As lots of victims have moved into our district after the disaster, we _____ a shortage of water very soon.

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15. He wished he [____] smarter whenever he had problems with math.

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16. Thank you! It’s [____] I’ve ever received.

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17. The deadline is Friday, so we had better [____] the report as soon as possible.

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18. This artist’s [____] are on exhibition at the museum.

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19. I remember [____] you somewhere. It’s possible that we went to college together.

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20. This is a good _____ for a post office because it is in the middle of town.

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21. The earthquake’s [____] was such that hundreds of houses were destroyed and thousands of people were killed.

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22. [____] went a baseball game yesterday.

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23. We have just introduced our new hair dryer to the [____].

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24. The police officer needs to [____] the traffic during the rush hours.

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25. Don’t take sight and hearing for _____; make the best use of them.

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26. Simms Engineering estimates that the proposed modifications _____ your original design will cost in the region of $200,000.

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27. A:“What would you think a person with a slight fever should do?”B:[____]

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

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

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30. It’s time to take a short _____. Would you like to have a cup of coffee?　

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31. As the bus rolled into her hometown, Liz looked around at the familiar streets and shops that she [____] for two years.

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32. A bargain hunter must have patience, and above all, [____] recognize the worth of something when he or she sees it.

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33. 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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34. According to the health official, the rate of increasing number of cases is not beyond [____] is expected and the symptoms of all the patients are mild.

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

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36. Modern people tend to value material enjoyment too much and ignore [____] pursuit.

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37. A: Have the prices of the antique cars gone down recently?B: [_____]

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38. A:“I think it is impolite for a guest to leave the house without saying goodbye to the host.”B:[____]

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39. We loved Helen because she [____].

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40. After years of trying, the couple have finally [____] the fact that they will never have their own children. They decided to adopt one.

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41. I can’t ride my bicycle [____] there isn’t any air in one of the tires.

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

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43. Most of the people in my office want to stay _____, so they exercise regularly.

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

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

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

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47. 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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48. Linda is an [____] friend of mine; there is no secret between us, and we always share our happiness and sorrow.

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49. Japan and France are in [____].

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

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