單選題 每題2分

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1. _____ you believe it or not, I have witnessed the terrible car crash.　(第42期考題)　

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2. It is likely _____ she is just jealous seeing you talking to other girls.　(第33期考題)　

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3. The blind lawyer was rejected by over twenty law firms because of his disability, _____ he had a Harvard Law degree.　(第42期考題)　

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

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5. Though the couple had been married for three years, they _____ a divorce.　(第42期考題)　

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

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7. 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)　

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

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

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10. _____, he was killed together with his whole army.　(第40期考題)　

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11. A girl saw two thieves _____ her neighbor’s house. She called the police immediately.　(第32期考題)　

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12. Firefighters are _____ heroes, who risk their lives to help others.　(第33期考題)　

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13. 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)　

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14. With so many cases of murder and mass shootings in the city, the government must take drastic _____ to reduce crime.　(第36期考題)　

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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)　

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

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17. 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)　

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18. Due to the heavy rain, the citizens couldn't drive their cars, ----- take buses because the roads were flooded.　(第38期考題)　

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19. _____ diseases, such as the flu or colds, spread from person to person in several ways.　(第40期考題)　

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20. The tires of your car are _____. You should replace them now so that they won't burst on the road.　(第39期考題)　

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21. It is the _____ moment for him, so instead of feeling depressed, he'd better pull himself together and try his upmost.　(第37期考題)　

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22. 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)　

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23. 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)　

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24. A perfectionist such as Daniel always ----- to make sure nothing goes wrong. He is obsessed with details.　(第38期考題)　

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25. Since I first stepped foot on this beautiful island, I _____ by the country.　(第33期考題)　

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26. Michigan Stadium has a seating _____ of 107,601. It is the second largest stadium in the world and the largest in the United States.　(第40期考題)　

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

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

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29. 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)　

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30. 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)　

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

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32.

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

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33. Thirty years later, I can still identify several people in the photo -----. They haven't changed that much.　(第38期考題)　

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34. I have made up my mind. _____ hard you persuade me, I won’t change my decision.　(第36期考題)　

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35. He _____ his friend by telling lies about her behind her back.　(第33期考題)　

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36. The mother starts to feel worried and anxious, because her daughter _____ her there hours ago.　(第36期考題)　

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37. To Mandy's -----, she forgot to bring her wallet with her and couldn't pay. She didn't know what to do.　(第38期考題)　

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38. The _____ of the company’s service has been greatly improved, and there are now fewer customer complaints.　(第36期考題)　

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39. The famous fashion designer, Jason Wu, preferred to play with dolls and dressed them up, _____ play sports when he was a little boy.　(第42期考題)　

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40. _____ that the leader of the labor union decided to protest against the unfair treatment to the workers.　(第42期考題)　

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

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42. Although it is possible nowadays to have apps ----- many expressions into another language for us, it is still important to learn to speak a foreign language.　(第38期考題)　

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43. I am sorry, but you can't order beef noodles. We have _____ beef.　(第39期考題)　

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44. To everyone's surprise, Paul _____ , devoted himself to charities, and even organized a non-profit organization helping the needy.　(第37期考題)　

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45. You should take the _____ and create chances for yourself instead of waiting passively.　(第32期考題)　

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

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47. Whatever you say, I will _____ my principles and won’t change my opinions.　(第33期考題)　

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48.

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

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49. The entire old town is designated as a pedestrian zone and free of cars. No _____ are allowed in this area.　(第33期考題)　

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

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