單選題 每題2分

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1. 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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2. 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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3. There is a sign saying “No trespassing.” This area is a private place, so people cannot enter this place without the owner’s _____.　(第42期考題)　

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4. A girl saw two thieves _____ her neighbor’s house. She called the police immediately.　(第32期考題)　

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5. Hazel’s boyfriend bossed her around _____ she were his slave.　(第41期考題)　

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

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

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

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

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11. _____ 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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12. Many people find _____ impossible to lose weight without the help of a professional.　(第41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. 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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15. Whatever you say, I will _____ my principles and won’t change my opinions.　(第33期考題)　

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16. Though I don't _____ of many of my colleague's proposals, I have to admit that his ideas are very creative.　(第39期考題)　

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

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18. 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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19. 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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20. Though the couple had been married for three years, they _____ a divorce.　(第42期考題)　

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21. _____ the more money you spend on lunch dates, birthday parties and gifts.　(第41期考題)　

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

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23. It is said that the MRT line will be extended to this town, and the townspeople are ----- it earnestly.　(第38期考題)　

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

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25. Firefighters are _____ heroes, who risk their lives to help others.　(第33期考題)　

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

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27. As a result of all the efforts the local government has been making, this small town _____ a large industrial city.　(第37期考題)　

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28. In all-you-can-eat buffet restaurants, you can eat _____.　(第33期考題)　

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

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

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31. The teddy bear looks old and tattered, but it is the most ----- thing in Kay's room, She loves it dearly.　(第38期考題)　

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32. When traveling solo in a foreign country, you cannot be _____ careful about any stranger getting close to you; that person may be a pickpocket.　(第37期考題)　

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33. 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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34. 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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35. Try to stay calm. Under no circumstances can we _____ violence to settle conflicts.　(第36期考題)　

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

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38. 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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39. 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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40. Dying to pass the upcoming exams with flying colors, all Sarah has to do is _____.　(第37期考題)　

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41.

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

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42. The fireworks display was so _____ that the visitors could hardly take their eyes off it.　(第39期考題)　

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

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44. 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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45. Jason and Billy are my twin brothers, who are over 40 now and living in New York and London, _____.　(第36期考題)　

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

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47. Children s hould avoid eating too many candies because they contain _____ flavors and colorings that are bad to their health.　(第36期考題)　

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48. 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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49. _____ diseases, such as the flu or colds, spread from person to person in several ways.　(第40期考題)　

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

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