單選題 每題2分

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

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

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3. _____ they knew the typhoon had hit the island that they started to panic.　(第33期考題)　

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

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5. 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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6. Peter is _____ about his achievements; he credits the success to his research team.　(第39期考題)　

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

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9. Keep the painting indoors because the colors will fade if they are _____ to sunlight.　(第36期考題)　

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10.

Under what circumstances do some people consider it legal to search through someone's cellphone? 　(第38期考題)　

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11. 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)　

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

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13. _____ 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)　

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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)　

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15. Charlotte _____ a shower when the power suddenly went out.　(第41期考題)　

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

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

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18. Learning for her grandfather's death, Sally was struck dumb with tears _____ down her cheeks.　(第37期考題)　

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

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

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21. Due to the heavy rain, the citizens couldn't drive their cars, ----- take buses because the roads were flooded.　(第38期考題)　

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

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

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24. It is _____ that there are ups and downs in one’s life.　(第32期考題)　

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

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26. A: I don't feel like cooking today.
B: _____ ordering a pizza instead?　(第39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. Paris has long been _____the most romantic city in the world.　(第32期考題)　

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

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30. 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)　

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31.

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

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

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34. Apparently, Mr. Flately has _____. He does not drink anymore and is helping her wife run the grocery store.　(第32期考題)　

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35. The fireworks display was so _____ that the visitors could hardly take their eyes off it.　(第39期考題)　

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

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37. 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)　

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38. The train _____, we had no choice but to spend another three hours waiting for the next one.　(第36期考題)　

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39. 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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40. People say he is _____ incompetent _____ does not care, but for me, he is just a hopeless idealist.　(第33期考題)　

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

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42.

※請依上文回答問題※ The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses　(第40期考題)　

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

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44. Michigan Stadium has a seating _____ of 107,601. It is the second largest stadium in the world and the largest in the United States.　(第40期考題)　

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

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

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47. Once someone is suspected to be infected with coronavirus, he or she has to be kept in _____, so that others won't be infected.　(第40期考題)　

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48. Many truck drivers aren't aware that driving while they are _____ could also have disastrous consequences. Therefore, while feeling sick, they should avoid driving.　(第40期考題)　

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

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