1. 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) 


2. 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) 


3. Even though he seems _____ most of the time, none can be more careful than he in terms of handling thorny situations. (第37期考題) 


4. The restaurant in Taipei _____ I had my first Taiwanese meal was a small and cozy place with great service. (第39期考題) 


5.

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


6. Dying to lose weight, some people _____ by eating nothing at all the entire day. (第36期考題) 


7. To live a better life, _____ is learn from our past mistakes. (第41期考題) 


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


9. Hazel’s boyfriend bossed her around _____ she were his slave. (第41期考題) 


10. This is a well-reviewed series of lessons for beginners as well as for those who want to _____ their French. (第40期考題) 


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


12. Despite the disabilities, Nathan's parents treated him like an ordinary child ----- he felt inferior to others. (第38期考題) 


13. You should dress up yourself on this formal _____. To show respect to the host, no slippers or casual clothes are allowed. (第42期考題) 


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


15. If you _____ me, would you accept the proposal from a man you just met for the first time? (第32期考題) 


16. _____ graduating from college, I went off to look for a job. (第33期考題) 


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


18. A: Are you familiar with the please _____ in the TV show?
B: No, I don't know any of them. (第39期考題) 


19. 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) 


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


21. You will get sunburned if you are _____ to the scorching sun for too long without applying sunscreen. (第42期考題) 


22. Benjamin Franklin once said, “Don’t _____ until tomorrow what you can do today.” We should not delay doing anything we can do today. It’s good advice for all of us. (第41期考題) 


23. 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) 


24.

※請依上文回答問題※ The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses (第40期考題) 


25. Emma took part in the beauty _____ and won the title of “Miss Tri-City of 1948.” (第41期考題) 


26.

※請依上文回答問題※ According to the passage, which of the following is true? (第40期考題) 


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


28. 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) 


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


30.

※請依上文回答問題※ All the following words can be used interchangeably in the passage except for (第40期考題) 


31.

※請依上文回答問題※ What is this passage mainly about? (第40期考題) 


32. 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) 


33. The young couple, unable to bear children, chose to _____ a child to expand their family. (第40期考題) 


34. The food company is recalling several dairy products for they have been _____ with plasticizer. (第32期考題) 


35. Jenny lives right at the foot of Ali Mountain, but she was so busy that she only visits it ----- with guests. (第38期考題) 


36. The U.S. presidential ----- is more than a year away, but more than 20 people are ready to join the race. (第38期考題) 


37. The benefits of vitamins are too numerous to _____, but taking massive amounts of vitamins may do us harm. (第34期考題) 


38. _____, Alora remained seated during the whole parade. (第41期考題) 


39. Feeling like an outsider in the family, John doesn’t know how to chat with his siblings easily and always has a sense of _____. (第42期考題) 


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


41. 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) 


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


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


44. The fireworks display was so _____ that the visitors could hardly take their eyes off it. (第39期考題) 


45. The clever device _____ on the wall makes the room dry and comfortable even during humid days. (第36期考題) 


46. Emily is _____ the summer because she can pay a visit to her grandparents living in Japan. (第32期考題) 


47. Bullying will leave a lifelong mental scar that _____ affects children into adulthood. (第32期考題) 


48. A _____ heat wave hit Southwestern Asia in late July and early August 2011, with temperatures in Iraq exceeding 49°C. (第40期考題) 


49. To cut costs, Veronica suggested _____ her apartment for shooting the scene. (第39期考題) 


50. Without proper guidance, new workers often ----- themselves clueless and frustrated in this big company. (第38期考題)