單選題 每題2分

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1. Smartphones are rather helpful in many aspects, and, as a result, many _____ it difficult to do without one.　(第37期考題)　

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2. Leo decided to get divorced, _____.　(第40期考題)　

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3. These backpackers forgot to make hotel reservations in advance, so they _____ having nowhere to stay.　(第39期考題)　

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4. From time to time criticism is unavoidable, which we can use in a positive way to improve, or in a negative way that may lower our _____ .　(第37期考題)　

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5. German _____ power was restricted after World War II. The entire army was restricted to just 100,000 men, and the navy was reduced to just 15,000 men.　(第40期考題)　

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6. _____, this basketball player still had excellent performances and got the MVP of the match.　(第42期考題)　

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7. 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)　

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

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What can influence the effectiveness of the research mentioned in this article?　(第39期考題)　

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

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

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

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13. An intelligent discussion can quickly _____ into a battle if the two parties allow it.　(第41期考題)　

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14. 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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15. The weather took a turn for the worse, the sailors _____ for the shore.　(第33期考題)　

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16. I know this discussion is an uncomfortable one, but please don't _____. Let's come straight to the point and get over with it.　(第40期考題)　

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17. 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)　

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

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

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

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21. 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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22. What bad luck! Most of his luggage ----- stolen.　(第38期考題)　

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

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24. 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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25. 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)　

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26. Keep the painting indoors because the colors will fade if they are _____ to sunlight.　(第36期考題)　

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27. 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)　

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

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29. The supervisor plans to talk to his team _____ the meeting. He thinks a pre-discussion is needed to facilitate the meeting.　(第42期考題)　

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30. We have to cancel tonight’s concert because neither you nor I _____ prepared.　(第32期考題)　

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

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

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

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34. Dying to pass the upcoming exams with flying colors, all Sarah has to do is _____.　(第37期考題)　

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

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

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38. 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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39. 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)　

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40. 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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41. 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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42. He _____ his friend by telling lies about her behind her back.　(第33期考題)　

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43. 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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44. _____ 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)　

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

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

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

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49. Out of intense curiosity, Linda _____ the temptation and opened her sister’s letter.　(第36期考題)　

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50. _____ 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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