單選題 每題2分

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

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2. Unable to stand his daughter’s bad attitude anymore, Mr. Collins flew into a rage and slapped her across the face _____. 　(第36期考題)　

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

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

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

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

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8. On top of the hill _____.　(第32期考題)　

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9. Brian was depressed for a long time because he couldn’t find a job. When he finally received a job offer, he was _____.　(第41期考題)　

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10. 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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11. Mackenzie Narbonne is a _____ athlete who has excelled in softball, soccer, floor hockey, powerlifting, and athletics.　(第41期考題)　

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

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13. Benjamin Franklin once said, “Don’t _____ until tomorrow what you can do today.” We should not delay doing anything we can do today. It’s good advice for all of us.　(第41期考題)　

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

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15. With so many cases of murder and mass shootings in the city, the government must take drastic _____ to reduce crime.　(第36期考題)　

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

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18. Charlotte _____ a shower when the power suddenly went out.　(第41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. 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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21. 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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22. Many people find _____ impossible to lose weight without the help of a professional.　(第41期考題)　

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23. From time to time criticism is unavoidable, which we can use in a positive way to improve, or in a negative way that may lower our _____ .　(第37期考題)　

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

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25. 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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26. 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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27. 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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28. Identity theft, the _____ use of someone else’s personal information, is a criminal act and should be reported to the police.　(第41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. It is a paradox that every dictator has climbed to power on the ladder of free speech; immediately on attaining power each dictator has _____ all free speech except his own.　(第41期考題)　

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

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32. _____ makes life worth living is not what you can get but what you can give.　(第33期考題)　

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33. I have made up my mind. _____ hard you persuade me, I won’t change my decision.　(第36期考題)　

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

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35. This is a well-reviewed series of lessons for beginners as well as for those who want to _____ their French.　(第40期考題)　

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

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37. A new iPhone will be awarded to _____ comes up with the best name for the new fragrance.　(第39期考題)　

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38. 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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39. 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)　

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40. The mother starts to feel worried and anxious, because her daughter _____ her there hours ago.　(第36期考題)　

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41. Rebecca didn’t show up last night; she _____ about our date.　(第32期考題)　

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42. Flammable liquids, knives, and toy guns are _____ on board the aircraft.　(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. Bullying will leave a lifelong mental scar that _____ affects children into adulthood.　(第32期考題)　

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※請依上文回答問題※ What is this passage mainly about?　(第40期考題)　

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46. 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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47. 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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48. 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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49. 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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50. Tina has to work two part-time jobs after school to _____.　(第32期考題)　

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