單選題 每題2分

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

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

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

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

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6. Peter is _____ about his achievements; he credits the success to his research team.　(第39期考題)　

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7. Jim is afraid of making mistakes. _____ this fear that prevents him from making progress.　(第39期考題)　

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8. It is important to be logical and clear when you write. You have to make yourself ----- by your readers.　(第38期考題)　

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

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

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13. 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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14. Anderson hasn’t made up his mind _____.　(第32期考題)　

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15. Be patient. The longer you wait, _____ you are to meet the superstar.　(第36期考題)　

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

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

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18. 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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19. The Greek national _____ has been played at every Olympics closing ceremony to honor Greece’s role as the birthplace of the Olympic Games.　(第41期考題)　

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

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21.

※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)　

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22. In 2014, Malala Yousafzai became the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner ever when _____ the award at age 17.　(第41期考題)　

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23. Ned is determined to go to college _____ he has very little support from his family.　(第39期考題)　

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

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

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26. _____ as Jason was, he tried hard to repress his overwhelming joy for fear that his opponents thought him arrogant.　(第37期考題)　

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

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28. 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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29. 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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30. 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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31. Reading novels is great mental exercise because it stimulates your _____ as well as improves your brain power.　(第39期考題)　

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

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33. 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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34. 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)　

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

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

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

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

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40. 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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41. Tina has to work two part-time jobs after school to _____.　(第32期考題)　

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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)　

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43. 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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44. Tim _____ mad at others easily. However, ever since he took the course of anger management, he has seldom lost his temper.　(第36期考題)　

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45. 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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46. If they _____ about your difficulty, they _____ a different decision. Yet, it is all too late now.　(第39期考題)　

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

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48. Due to the serious knee injury, the tennis player had no choice but to _____ from the tournament.　(第39期考題)　

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49.

※請依上文回答問題※ Which of the following will most likely benefit from the research mentioned in the passage?　(第40期考題)　

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

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