1. Even though every smartphone has a clock on it, wrist watches are still _____. (第33期考題) 


2. The use of _____, although a traditional part of the celebration, has over the years led to many injuries and deaths.There have been incidents every year of users being blinded, losing body parts, or suffering other injuries, especially during festivities such as Chinese New Year season. (第41期考題) 


3. The customer service manager asked all the staff to be _____ in responding to complaints. (第39期考題) 


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


5.

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


6. Feeling like an outsider in the family, John doesn’t know how to chat with his siblings easily and always has a sense of _____. (第42期考題) 


7. 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) 


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


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


10. The capable student was _____ the chairperson of the Student Association. He will be in charge of the coming school anniversary. (第42期考題) 


11. Even though he seems _____ most of the time, none can be more careful than he in terms of handling thorny situations. (第37期考題) 


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


13. 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) 


14. The supervisor plans to talk to his team _____ the meeting. He thinks a pre-discussion is needed to facilitate the meeting. (第42期考題) 


15. 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) 


16. His arrogance and vanity stopped him _____ what really mattered to him. (第32期考題) 


17. Before Kelly and Jasmine go back home, they ----- some friends in Paris. (第38期考題) 


18. Faced with the immense power of natural disasters like earthquakes or typhoons, humans, more often than not, appear _____ vulnerable. (第37期考題) 


19. 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) 


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


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


22. 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) 


23. 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) 


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


25. Tim _____ mad at others easily. However, ever since he took the course of anger management, he has seldom lost his temper. (第36期考題) 


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


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


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


29. Ever since Larry’s best friends betrayed him, he has had trouble _____ close relationships with others. (第36期考題) 


30. Leo decided to get divorced, _____. (第40期考題) 


31. Many find it difficult to buy a(n) _____ affordable apartment in a big city because housing prices have been rising. (第37期考題) 


32. You can't see the CEO now. She ----- dinner and nobody should disturb her mealtime. (第38期考題) 


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


34. Isabella doesn't like to discuss her personal problems publicly; she prefers to talk about them _____. (第40期考題) 


35.

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


36. 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) 


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


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


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


40. 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) 


41. Despite the disabilities, Nathan's parents treated him like an ordinary child ----- he felt inferior to others. (第38期考題) 


42. Tina _____ when Tim offered to sell her the house at such a low price. She knew that something was not right. (第36期考題) 


43. It is important to be logical and clear when you write. You have to make yourself ----- by your readers. (第38期考題) 


44. 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) 


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


46. Love, respect, trust, and acceptance are important _____ in a happy and lasting marriage. (第34期考題) 


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


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


49. The police are _____ a tall, middle-aged man who was seen outside the bank just before the robbery. (第39期考題) 


50. Emma took part in the beauty _____ and won the title of “Miss Tri-City of 1948.” (第41期考題)