單選題 每題2分

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1. The customer service manager asked all the staff to be _____ in responding to complaints.　(第39期考題)　

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

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

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5. His arrogance and vanity stopped him _____ what really mattered to him.　(第32期考題)　

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

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7. 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)　

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8. Apparently, Mr. Flately has _____. He does not drink anymore and is helping her wife run the grocery store.　(第32期考題)　

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

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10. 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)　

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

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13. My grandparents have difficulty _____ used to the fast pace of city life.　(第32期考題)　

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14. Tina _____ when Tim offered to sell her the house at such a low price. She knew that something was not right.　(第36期考題)　

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

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16. 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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17.

Based on your understanding of the article, what does the Fourth Amendment protect the people against?　(第38期考題)　

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

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

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

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21.

What is the best title for this article?　(第39期考題)　

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22. 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)　

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23. When traveling solo in a foreign country, you cannot be _____ careful about any stranger getting close to you; that person may be a pickpocket.　(第37期考題)　

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24. Children s hould avoid eating too many candies because they contain _____ flavors and colorings that are bad to their health.　(第36期考題)　

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25. The novelist _____ many speech invitations to concentrate on writing his next new novel.　(第42期考題)　

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

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

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

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30. The competition has to be postponed ----- some problems with the rules, which may still have to be revised.　(第38期考題)　

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

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

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

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34. Rebecca didn’t show up last night; she _____ about our date.　(第32期考題)　

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

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36. 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)　

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

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

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

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

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42.

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

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

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

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45. Much of Ethan's house had already been destroyed before the firemen finally _____ the fire.　(第40期考題)　

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46. When doing an experiment, we should always _____ that safety is of the utmost importance.　(第39期考題)　

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

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48. 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)　

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

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50. Our homeroom teacher was _____ when she knew two students skipped class and smoked on campus.　(第42期考題)　

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