單選題 每題2分

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

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

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

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4. My grandparents have difficulty _____ used to the fast pace of city life.　(第32期考題)　

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5. 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)　

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6. Yellowstone National Park was the first national park in the U.S. It _____ in 1872.　(第40期考題)　

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

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8. 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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9. Japanese people _____ bowing even when they talk on the phone.　(第33期考題)　

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10.

※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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11. 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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12. Anderson hasn’t made up his mind _____.　(第32期考題)　

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13. 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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14. _____ 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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15. 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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16. Dying to lose weight, some people _____ by eating nothing at all the entire day.　(第36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. 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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19. _____ 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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20. Tourism is Egypt’s _____ lifeline, representing almost 12% of its national income.　(第34期考題)　

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21. A singer, songwriter, and actor, Bon Jovi is definitely one of the most _____ artists working today.　(第32期考題)　

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

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23. Bullying will leave a lifelong mental scar that _____ affects children into adulthood.　(第32期考題)　

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24. 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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25. If you _____ me, would you accept the proposal from a man you just met for the first time?　(第32期考題)　

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26. 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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27.

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

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

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

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30. Studies indicate that too much _____ to the sun harms our skin. Before going out, please put on some sunscreen.　(第39期考題)　

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

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32. _____ you believe it or not, I have witnessed the terrible car crash.　(第42期考題)　

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33.

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

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

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35. 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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36. Firefighters are _____ heroes, who risk their lives to help others.　(第33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. 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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39. 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)　

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40. A Syrian boy, who attempted to reach Greece along with other refugees, was found lying dead on a Turkish beach, which _____ global refugee crisis.　(第37期考題)　

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41. 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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42. 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)　

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

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44. 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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45. 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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46. 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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47. 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)　

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

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49.

What doesn't happen to the brain when it gets old?　(第39期考題)　

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

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