1. Though the solution sounds perfect, it is not _____ because we don’t have enough time and money. (第36期考題) 


2. Smartphones are rather helpful in many aspects, and, as a result, many _____ it difficult to do without one. (第37期考題) 


3. Singing a _____ while rocking a baby to sleep can help early language development.  (第40期考題) 


4. I know this discussion is an uncomfortable one, but please don't _____. Let's come straight to the point and get over with it. (第40期考題) 


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


6. 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) 


7. To everyone's surprise, Paul _____ , devoted himself to charities, and even organized a non-profit organization helping the needy. (第37期考題) 


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


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


10. Reading novels is great mental exercise because it stimulates your _____ as well as improves your brain power. (第39期考題) 


11. Sarah _____ the cat that had fallen onto the MRT tracks and prevented it from getting hurt. (第33期考題) 


12. As more and more species are faced with extinction, how to sustain biodiversity is _____ great significance to human beings. (第37期考題) 


13. Maggie considers that hustle and bustle of New York annoying as she _____ in the tranquil countryside. (第37期考題) 


14. There are some easy ways to _____ water. For example, we can turn off the water while we are shaving or brushing our teeth. (第40期考題) 


15. The famous fashion designer, Jason Wu, preferred to play with dolls and dressed them up, _____ play sports when he was a little boy. (第42期考題) 


16.

※請依上文回答問題※ Which of the following will most likely benefit from the research mentioned in the passage? (第40期考題) 


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


18. Paris has long been _____the most romantic city in the world. (第32期考題) 


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


20. 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) 


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


22. She was _____ during the surgery, so she didn’t feel any pain. (第33期考題) 


23. 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) 


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


25. Bob’s nickname was “Beckham,” a _____ to the way he styled his hair. (第33期考題) 


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


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


28. When Sebastian fainted, we quickly laid him down on his back. Fortunately he _____ before we called 911. (第40期考題) 


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


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


31. It is good manners to dress formally at such an important international ----- where world leaders meet. (第38期考題) 


32. 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) 


33. The latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says _____ is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of diseases and infections. (第41期考題) 


34.

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


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


36. The food company is recalling several dairy products for they have been _____ with plasticizer. (第32期考題) 


37. Since the building has tilted sideways after the earthquake, it has to be ----- to ensure public safety. (第38期考題) 


38. _____ all the detailed guidelines printed on the box, everyone is capable of operating the device with ease. (第36期考題) 


39. The restaurant in Taipei _____ I had my first Taiwanese meal was a small and cozy place with great service. (第39期考題) 


40. Due to the serious knee injury, the tennis player had no choice but to _____ from the tournament. (第39期考題) 


41. _____ 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) 


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


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


44. German _____ power was restricted after World War II. The entire army was restricted to just 100,000 men, and the navy was reduced to just 15,000 men. (第40期考題) 


45. Thirty years later, I can still identify several people in the photo -----. They haven't changed that much. (第38期考題) 


46. The benefits of vitamins are too numerous to _____, but taking massive amounts of vitamins may do us harm. (第34期考題) 


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


48. After the cruel murder, all the elementary schools should take measures to _____ anyone suspicious from entering the campus. (第42期考題) 


49. 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) 


50. 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)