單選題 每題2分

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1.

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

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

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

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4. Before Kelly and Jasmine go back home, they ----- some friends in Paris.　(第38期考題)　

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5. 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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6. You will get sunburned if you are _____ to the scorching sun for too long without applying sunscreen.　(第42期考題)　

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

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8. 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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9. 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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10. To Mandy's -----, she forgot to bring her wallet with her and couldn't pay. She didn't know what to do.　(第38期考題)　

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

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12. In the Indian culture, cows are thought to be _____ animals. They are respected in religious activities.　(第42期考題)　

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13. Astronauts will experience loss of appetite at the beginning of their time in space because their bodies are trying to _____ the new environment.　(第42期考題)　

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14. The ingredient labels on the food package aim to provide accurate information to _____ consumers’ safety.　(第32期考題)　

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15. 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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16. 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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17. 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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18. 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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19.

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

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

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

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22. Many truck drivers aren't aware that driving while they are _____ could also have disastrous consequences. Therefore, while feeling sick, they should avoid driving.　(第40期考題)　

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23.

※請依上文回答問題※ The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses　(第40期考題)　

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24. 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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25.

Under what circumstances do some people consider it legal to search through someone's cellphone? 　(第38期考題)　

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26. 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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27.

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

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28. _____ online video games, Paul has very little physical activity and spend less time with family and friends.　(第32期考題)　

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

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

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31. 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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32. 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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33. On Christmas Eve, all flights were cancelled _____ the heavy snowstorm. Many tourists were disappointed about the delay of their family reunion.　(第42期考題)　

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

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

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37.

※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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38. _____ others will you learn how to help yourself.　(第41期考題)　

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

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40. _____ 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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41. The plot of the novel was so _____ that Mary couldn’t help but read on and finish it within one day.　(第34期考題)　

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

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

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

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

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48. Michigan Stadium has a seating _____ of 107,601. It is the second largest stadium in the world and the largest in the United States.　(第40期考題)　

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49. Peter got promoted again because he had shown great _____ in dealing with tough challenges and tasks.　(第36期考題)　

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50. The building plan ----- by Frank Lin, who has no idea what the clients need.　(第38期考題)　

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