1. Flammable liquids, knives, and toy guns are _____ on board the aircraft. (第32期考題) 


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


3. Pressured by public anger, the mayor finally admitted his mistake and _____ for his rude remarks. (第36期考題) 


4. On Christmas Eve, all flights were cancelled _____ the heavy snowstorm. Many tourists were disappointed about the delay of their family reunion. (第42期考題) 


5. A: Lance has been ----- all day today. B: Yes, he has an allergy to particles in the air and that's why. (第38期考題) 


6. We have to _____ the connection between these two events in order to solve the problems they have caused. (第40期考題) 


7. The more you work, the more you gain. The money you receive will be _____ the amount of work that you accomplish. (第36期考題) 


8. When Sebastian fainted, we quickly laid him down on his back. Fortunately he _____ before we called 911. (第40期考題) 


9. The angry manager ordered that the mistakes in the report _____ right away and then stormed out of the room. (第36期考題) 


10. Some young people _____ about having a job that is well-paid and easy to do. (第32期考題) 


11. Kids usually _____ Christmas and New Year. That's when they have a lot of fun eating and playing. (第39期考題) 


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


13. The hotel Oliver was talking about _____ but I couldn’t remember where I had read about it. (第41期考題) 


14.

Judging from the context, what does the word boost mean? (第39期考題) 


15. Maria, my German friend, considers the dishwasher an indispensable home ----- and wonders why it is not common in Taiwan. (第38期考題) 


16. It is said that the MRT line will be extended to this town, and the townspeople are ----- it earnestly. (第38期考題) 


17. Sarah _____ the cat that had fallen onto the MRT tracks and prevented it from getting hurt. (第33期考題) 


18. The latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says _____ is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of diseases and infections. (第41期考題) 


19. Peter got promoted again because he had shown great _____ in dealing with tough challenges and tasks. (第36期考題) 


20. When Javier gets angry, he will sit down and _____ the feeling beneath the anger to help himself calm down. (第41期考題) 


21. Chen Shu-Chu is a person of _____ character. Although she is just a vegetable vendor, she donates lots of money to the charitable organizations without expecting anything in return. (第42期考題) 


22. These backpackers forgot to make hotel reservations in advance, so they _____ having nowhere to stay. (第39期考題) 


23. Faced with the immense power of natural disasters like earthquakes or typhoons, humans, more often than not, appear _____ vulnerable. (第37期考題) 


24. Anne will never let anything _____ her from pursuing her dream despite all the difficulties she's likely to encounter. (第37期考題) 


25. To pay his way through college, Allen takes a couple of part-time jobs, one of _____ is tutoring elementary school students. (第37期考題) 


26. Stop being so childish. _____ you like it or not, you must learn to be responsible and fulfill your obligations. (第36期考題) 


27. Identity theft, the _____ use of someone else’s personal information, is a criminal act and should be reported to the police. (第41期考題) 


28.

What was the California Supreme Court's decision on Diaz's appeal? (第38期考題) 


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


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


31. After a series of tests, Brian proved to be the most competent among all the _____ , the one everyone could look to. (第37期考題) 


32. 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) 


33. Isabella doesn't like to discuss her personal problems publicly; she prefers to talk about them _____. (第40期考題) 


34. German _____ power was restricted after World War II. The entire army was restricted to just 100,000 men, and the navy was reduced to just 15,000 men. (第40期考題) 


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


36. Tourism is Egypt’s _____ lifeline, representing almost 12% of its national income. (第34期考題) 


37. I make plenty of lifelong friends in my high school, _____ give me mental support when I feel down. (第42期考題) 


38. The ingredient labels on the food package aim to provide accurate information to _____ consumers’ safety. (第32期考題) 


39. _____ online video games, Paul has very little physical activity and spend less time with family and friends. (第32期考題) 


40. Ever since Larry’s best friends betrayed him, he has had trouble _____ close relationships with others. (第36期考題) 


41. Don't push yourself too hard; taking a vacation _____ enables one to restore energy, so stop being tense all the time. (第37期考題) 


42. Keven, on behalf of his company, successfully signed a contract with a multinational corporation this morning. He _____ ecstatic at that moment. (第37期考題) 


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


44. _____ others will you learn how to help yourself. (第41期考題) 


45. 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) 


46. In all-you-can-eat buffet restaurants, you can eat _____. (第33期考題) 


47. I know this discussion is an uncomfortable one, but please don't _____. Let's come straight to the point and get over with it. (第40期考題) 


48. Since the building has tilted sideways after the earthquake, it has to be ----- to ensure public safety. (第38期考題) 


49. Even though every smartphone has a clock on it, wrist watches are still _____. (第33期考題) 


50. Many find it difficult to buy a(n) _____ affordable apartment in a big city because housing prices have been rising. (第37期考題)