單選題 每題2分

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1. After many years of moving, Daniel finally found a [____] home in the Dublin suburbs.

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

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4. The post office announces that airmail service to Haiti is temporarily [____] due to the severe earthquake in January.

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

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6. The newly built gym has [____] equipments with qualified trainers to provide personal services.

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7. A: You speak very good English.B: _____

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8. Jumbo jet had made [____] for people [____] for a long distance comfortably.

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9. As a diplomat, Helen always pays special attention to table manners and social [____] in banquets and parties.

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

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

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12. Can you remind me _____ Ann tomorrow?

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

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14. I would like to [____] $500 from my savings account.

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15. Will you buy an electric car when they [____] available?

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16. 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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17. The plane leaving for Tokyo from Hong Kong will [____] at seven p.m..

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

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19. The most important [____] in this cake are flour, eggs, sugar, and butter.

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20. An open-minded city, Taipei [____] Asia’s first Gay Pride parade which has now become an annual autumn event.

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21. The government will [____] a statement about tax increases soon.

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

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23. The birth rate in Taiwan was at a/an [____] low last year.

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24. Lisa is looking forward to [____] in the United States.

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25. 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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26. A: I have put on some weight in the last three months.B: _____

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27. After countless efforts, the missionary has finally raised a [____] amount of money to build a church.

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

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29. A: My mother will be annoyed if we are late for dinner.B: _____

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30. As a baseball pitcher, Wang Chien-ming gained his international [____] by having nineteen wins within a baseball season.

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

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

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33. The problem is too difficult [____].

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34. [____] Daisy has spent two hours shopping in Sears, she still cannot find the kind of hat she wants.

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35. The time [____] is thirteen hours between Taipei and New York.

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36. A: Hello, I'd like to speak to the manager, please.B:[____]　A: I've a complaint to make. It's about the noise...

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37. This city [____] 300 days of warm sunshine, with cooler evenings and occasional showers in the months between December and March.

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

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39. Demographers study population growth or decline and things like [____], which means the movement of populations into cities.

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40. He [____] that he didn’t want to join the flashy fraternity of executives who dominated the industry.

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41. Our company has been on a very tight [____] since 2008.

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42. All my friends are recommending the movie, Avatar; [____], I am too busy to see it.

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43. We arrived at the airport [____], so we had plenty of time for checking in and boarding.

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44. John: Could you please mail this letter for me?Mary: I am sorry. I can’t because I have a lot of work to do now.John: That’s all right. [____]

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45. If he _____ my phone, he wouldn’t have missed the flight to London.　

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

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47. The typhoon that hit southern Taiwan [____] several houses.

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48. A: How did you like the trip to Penghu? B: [____]A: Oh, that’s too bad.

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49. After having an _____ with me, the boss decides to give me the job.　

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

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