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


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


3. 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) 


4. By the time Amy arrived at the airport, her boyfriend’s plane _____ already. (第36期考題) 


5. Chen Shu-Chu is a person of _____ character. Although she is just a vegetable vendor, she donates lots of money to the charitable organizations without expecting anything in return. (第42期考題) 


6. 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) 


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


8. Liam got a letter from his girlfriend and he knew she was not happy. She didn’t say anything but Liam could tell by _____ that something was upsetting her. (第41期考題) 


9. 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) 


10. The more you work, the more you gain. The money you receive will be _____ the amount of work that you accomplish. (第36期考題) 


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


12. You can't see the CEO now. She ----- dinner and nobody should disturb her mealtime. (第38期考題) 


13. The police are _____ a tall, middle-aged man who was seen outside the bank just before the robbery. (第39期考題) 


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


15. The use of _____, although a traditional part of the celebration, has over the years led to many injuries and deaths.There have been incidents every year of users being blinded, losing body parts, or suffering other injuries, especially during festivities such as Chinese New Year season. (第41期考題) 


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


17. I make plenty of lifelong friends in my high school, _____ give me mental support when I feel down. (第42期考題) 


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


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


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


21. 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) 


22. 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) 


23. 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) 


24. 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) 


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


26. As more and more species are faced with extinction, how to sustain biodiversity is _____ great significance to human beings. (第37期考題) 


27. 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) 


28. 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) 


29. 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) 


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


31. You should dress up yourself on this formal _____. To show respect to the host, no slippers or casual clothes are allowed. (第42期考題) 


32. 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) 


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


34. A: I don't feel like cooking today.
B: _____ ordering a pizza instead? (第39期考題) 


35. Mount Jade(玉山)is taller than ----- mountains in Taiwan. (第38期考題) 


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


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


38.

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


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


40.

The experts in this article indicate that a sense of humor is important because _____. (第39期考題) 


41. 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) 


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


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


44. Isabella doesn't like to discuss her personal problems publicly; she prefers to talk about them _____. (第40期考題) 


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


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


47. Don’t lose faith in yourself; keep trying and someday your efforts will _____. (第32期考題) 


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


49. Flammable liquids, knives, and toy guns are _____ on board the aircraft. (第32期考題) 


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