1. Ned is determined to go to college _____ he has very little support from his family. (第39期考題) 


2.

Under what circumstances do some people consider it legal to search through someone's cellphone?  (第38期考題) 


3. The disadvantage of this job is that the heavy workload and long working hours _____ of my family life. (第42期考題) 


4. The weather took a turn for the worse, the sailors _____ for the shore. (第33期考題) 


5. People say he is _____ incompetent _____ does not care, but for me, he is just a hopeless idealist. (第33期考題) 


6. It is a paradox that every dictator has climbed to power on the ladder of free speech; immediately on attaining power each dictator has _____ all free speech except his own. (第41期考題) 


7. It is good manners to dress formally at such an important international ----- where world leaders meet. (第38期考題) 


8. So far the spending on this project is still on -----. We have to be careful not to spend more than planned. (第38期考題) 


9. James asked his father to drive him to the airport early; he wanted to _____ two hours before the flight. He was afraid to miss the flight. (第41期考題) 


10. The students had a heated _____ over the issue of the death penalty in their civics class. (第34期考題) 


11. Reading novels is great mental exercise because it stimulates your _____ as well as improves your brain power. (第39期考題) 


12. It is _____ that there are ups and downs in one’s life. (第32期考題) 


13. Hotel Plaza de Toros has a modern cafeteria _____ you can enjoy from the typical Andalusian breakfast to an English breakfast. (第41期考題) 


14. I advise you to visit the Modern Art Museum, ----- there are always great exhibitions and events going on. (第38期考題) 


15. Once someone is suspected to be infected with coronavirus, he or she has to be kept in _____, so that others won't be infected. (第40期考題) 


16. Technological and industrial development not only led to economic growth and _____ but also posed a threat to the ecological system. (第32期考題) 


17. During tourism seasons, this coastal town is _____ with visitors who expect to relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery to their heart's content. (第37期考題) 


18. On top of the hill _____. (第32期考題) 


19. Jim is afraid of making mistakes. _____ this fear that prevents him from making progress. (第39期考題) 


20. What bad luck! Most of his luggage ----- stolen. (第38期考題) 


21. The core of Mediterranean diet is high _____ of olive oil, unrefined cereals, fruits, and vegetables. (第32期考題) 


22. Bob’s nickname was “Beckham,” a _____ to the way he styled his hair. (第33期考題) 


23. I had to give a three-minute speech in public, but the microphone broke down. _____ with horror, I couldn’t say a word. (第42期考題) 


24. As a result of all the efforts the local government has been making, this small town _____ a large industrial city. (第37期考題) 


25. Liam got a letter from his girlfriend and he knew she was not happy. She didn’t say anything but Liam could tell by _____ that something was upsetting her. (第41期考題) 


26. _____ they knew the typhoon had hit the island that they started to panic. (第33期考題) 


27. Jason and Billy are my twin brothers, who are over 40 now and living in New York and London, _____. (第36期考題) 


28. I lost my wallet on the MRT. It _____ stolen. (第42期考題) 


29. We have to cancel tonight’s concert because neither you nor I _____ prepared. (第32期考題) 


30. The use of _____, although a traditional part of the celebration, has over the years led to many injuries and deaths.There have been incidents every year of users being blinded, losing body parts, or suffering other injuries, especially during festivities such as Chinese New Year season. (第41期考題) 


31. The Greek national _____ has been played at every Olympics closing ceremony to honor Greece’s role as the birthplace of the Olympic Games. (第41期考題) 


32. When the curtain _____ at the end of the play, the audience sat in stunned silence for at least three or four minutes. (第41期考題) 


33. Before Kelly and Jasmine go back home, they ----- some friends in Paris. (第38期考題) 


34. Keep the painting indoors because the colors will fade if they are _____ to sunlight. (第36期考題) 


35. A new iPhone will be awarded to _____ comes up with the best name for the new fragrance. (第39期考題) 


36. In the Indian culture, cows are thought to be _____ animals. They are respected in religious activities. (第42期考題) 


37. Though the solution sounds perfect, it is not _____ because we don’t have enough time and money. (第36期考題) 


38.

Based on the context, what is the meaning of "abused"? (第38期考題) 


39. University fees in many countries _____ and many people cannot afford them. (第41期考題) 


40. A singer, songwriter, and actor, Bon Jovi is definitely one of the most _____ artists working today. (第32期考題) 


41. Kate Middleton, _____ marriage to Britain’s Prince William made her Duchess of Cambridge, has played a key role in softening the royal image. (第32期考題) 


42. Mackenzie Narbonne is a _____ athlete who has excelled in softball, soccer, floor hockey, powerlifting, and athletics. (第41期考題) 


43. Lucy _____ temptation and ate the last piece of chocolate. (第33期考題) 


44. A huge parade is held on the _____ of the 1959 revolution. It is one of the biggest annual events of the city. (第33期考題) 


45. It is said that the key word for this year is AI, which stands for ----- intelligence. (第38期考題) 


46. _____ the more money you spend on lunch dates, birthday parties and gifts. (第41期考題) 


47. Anderson hasn’t made up his mind _____. (第32期考題) 


48. Dyscalculia is a learning difficulty that impacts student's ability to do math. Children with dyscalculia usually have difficulty _____ numbers, symbols, and related concepts. (第40期考題) 


49. After the cruel murder, all the elementary schools should take measures to _____ anyone suspicious from entering the campus. (第42期考題) 


50. Due to the serious knee injury, the tennis player had no choice but to _____ from the tournament. (第39期考題)