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


2. The Greek national _____ has been played at every Olympics closing ceremony to honor Greece’s role as the birthplace of the Olympic Games. (第41期考題) 


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


4. The reason millennials are called "strawberry generation" is _____ they are believed to be "easily bruised." (第37期考題) 


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


6. It is said that the key word for this year is AI, which stands for ----- intelligence. (第38期考題) 


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


8. An intelligent discussion can quickly _____ into a battle if the two parties allow it. (第41期考題) 


9. 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) 


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


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


12. 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) 


13. The entire old town is designated as a pedestrian zone and free of cars. No _____ are allowed in this area. (第33期考題) 


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


15. 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) 


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


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


18. The disadvantage of this job is that the heavy workload and long working hours _____ of my family life. (第42期考題) 


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


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


21. If they _____ about your difficulty, they _____ a different decision. Yet, it is all too late now. (第39期考題) 


22. 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) 


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


24. 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) 


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


26. 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) 


27. In 2014, Malala Yousafzai became the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner ever when _____ the award at age 17. (第41期考題) 


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


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


30.

Judging from the context, what does the word boost mean? (第39期考題) 


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


32. To live a better life, _____ is learn from our past mistakes. (第41期考題) 


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


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


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


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


37. 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) 


38. Stop being so childish. _____ you like it or not, you must learn to be responsible and fulfill your obligations. (第36期考題) 


39.

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


40. _____, this basketball player still had excellent performances and got the MVP of the match. (第42期考題) 


41. The competition has to be postponed ----- some problems with the rules, which may still have to be revised. (第38期考題) 


42. University fees in many countries _____ and many people cannot afford them. (第41期考題) 


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


44. The novelist _____ many speech invitations to concentrate on writing his next new novel. (第42期考題) 


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


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


47. 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) 


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


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


50.

What is the best title for this article? (第39期考題)