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1. Mr. Lee was fortunate enough to make a full _____ from the stock market before this recession.　(第33期考題)　

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2. 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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3. A huge parade is held on the _____ of the 1959 revolution. It is one of the biggest annual events of the city.　(第33期考題)　

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4. 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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5. 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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6. I am sorry, but you can't order beef noodles. We have _____ beef.　(第39期考題)　

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

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8. _____ 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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9. While the election campaign was filled with fake news, important public issues were often _____.　(第39期考題)　

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

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11. 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)　

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12. 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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13. 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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14. Samuel was late again. He _____ up earlier this morning, but he didn't.　(第40期考題)　

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

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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)　

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

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

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

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22. _____ 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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23. 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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24. A: I don't feel like cooking today.
B: _____ ordering a pizza instead?　(第39期考題)　

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

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26. Faced with the immense power of natural disasters like earthquakes or typhoons, humans, more often than not, appear _____ vulnerable.　(第37期考題)　

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27. _____ 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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28. As more and more species are faced with extinction, how to sustain biodiversity is _____ great significance to human beings.　(第37期考題)　

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29. I advise you to visit the Modern Art Museum, ----- there are always great exhibitions and events going on.　(第38期考題)　

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30. 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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31. 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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32. 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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33. 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)　

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

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35. Kids usually _____ Christmas and New Year. That's when they have a lot of fun eating and playing.　(第39期考題)　

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

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37. 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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38. 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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39. _____ it was raining, Jason still insisted on his camping plan.　(第42期考題)　

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

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41. 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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42. A perfectionist such as Daniel always ----- to make sure nothing goes wrong. He is obsessed with details.　(第38期考題)　

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43. 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)　

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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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※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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46. 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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47. Once someone is suspected to be infected with coronavirus, he or she has to be kept in _____, so that others won't be infected.　(第40期考題)　

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

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49. 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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50. The boxing legend inspired his fans to never give up. When he got _____, he got back up again and kept fighting.　(第33期考題)　

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