單選題 每題2分

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1. 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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2. 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)　

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

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

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

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7.

Based on the context, what is the meaning of "abused"?　(第38期考題)　

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8. 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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9. The blind lawyer was rejected by over twenty law firms because of his disability, _____ he had a Harvard Law degree.　(第42期考題)　

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10. 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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11. A perfectionist such as Daniel always ----- to make sure nothing goes wrong. He is obsessed with details.　(第38期考題)　

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

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

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

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15. The young couple, unable to bear children, chose to _____ a child to expand their family.　(第40期考題)　

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16. Dyscalculia is a learning difficulty that impacts student's ability to do math. Children with dyscalculia usually have difficulty _____ numbers, symbols, and related concepts.　(第40期考題)　

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17. Ned is determined to go to college _____ he has very little support from his family.　(第39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. Some people _____ that spiders are insects. But in fact, they are relatives of insects.　(第40期考題)　

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

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21. 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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22. I had to give a three-minute speech in public, but the microphone broke down. _____ with horror, I couldn’t say a word.　(第42期考題)　

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23. Chen Shu-Chu is a person of _____ character. Although she is just a vegetable vendor, she donates lots of money to the charitable organizations without expecting anything in return.　(第42期考題)　

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24. A _____ heat wave hit Southwestern Asia in late July and early August 2011, with temperatures in Iraq exceeding 49°C.　(第40期考題)　

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

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

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27. The corpse was _____ on the basis of dental records. That is, by examining the teeth of the dead, we can find out who the body is.　(第33期考題)　

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28. 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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29. 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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30. Yellowstone National Park was the first national park in the U.S. It _____ in 1872.　(第40期考題)　

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31.

Based on your understanding of the article, what does the Fourth Amendment protect the people against?　(第38期考題)　

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

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

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34. Tourism is Egypt’s _____ lifeline, representing almost 12% of its national income.　(第34期考題)　

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35.

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

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36. The woman is new in our neighborhood. Do you know _____?　(第39期考題)　

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37. I am sorry, but you can't order beef noodles. We have _____ beef.　(第39期考題)　

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38. I lost my wallet on the MRT. It _____ stolen.　(第42期考題)　

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39. After a series of tests, Brian proved to be the most competent among all the _____ , the one everyone could look to.　(第37期考題)　

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

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41. The tires of your car are _____. You should replace them now so that they won't burst on the road.　(第39期考題)　

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42. Peter got promoted again because he had shown great _____ in dealing with tough challenges and tasks.　(第36期考題)　

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

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

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46. Kids usually _____ Christmas and New Year. That's when they have a lot of fun eating and playing.　(第39期考題)　

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

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48. Jim is afraid of making mistakes. _____ this fear that prevents him from making progress.　(第39期考題)　

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

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50. 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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