1. _____ Hemingway's inspiration for the book, The Old Man And The Sea, was the Cuban fisherman Gregorio Fuentes, who was also Hemingway's friend. (第40期考題) 


2. If the world's rain forests continue to disappear at their present rate, many species _____ extinct. (第39期考題) 


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


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


5.

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


6. The plot of the novel was so _____ that Mary couldn’t help but read on and finish it within one day. (第34期考題) 


7. It is dangerous for us to _____ without grasping the whole picture. We need to clarify all the uncertain points before we make decisions. (第42期考題) 


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


9. The woman is new in our neighborhood. Do you know _____? (第39期考題) 


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


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


12. _____ it was raining, Jason still insisted on his camping plan. (第42期考題) 


13. The train _____, we had no choice but to spend another three hours waiting for the next one. (第36期考題) 


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


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


16. 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) 


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


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


19. 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) 


20. _____ the wind blowing so hard, I don’t think the seas will calm down. (第33期考題) 


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


22. The corpse was _____ on the basis of dental records. That is, by examining the teeth of the dead, we can find out who the body is. (第33期考題) 


23. Singing a _____ while rocking a baby to sleep can help early language development.  (第40期考題) 


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


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


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


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


28. 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) 


29. Studies indicate that too much _____ to the sun harms our skin. Before going out, please put on some sunscreen. (第39期考題) 


30. 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) 


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


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


33. Many people find _____ impossible to lose weight without the help of a professional. (第41期考題) 


34. Astronauts will experience loss of appetite at the beginning of their time in space because their bodies are trying to _____ the new environment. (第42期考題) 


35.

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


36. For decades, the vegetable vendor _____ most of her income to charities, which makes her such a great role model. (第37期考題) 


37. I _____ to enjoy playing basketball, but I don't have time for it now. (第40期考題) 


38. Love, respect, trust, and acceptance are important _____ in a happy and lasting marriage. (第34期考題) 


39. 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) 


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


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


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


43. 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) 


44. _____, Owen stormed out of the room and banged the door behind him. (第40期考題) 


45. 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) 


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


47. 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) 


48. 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) 


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


50. 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)