單選題 每題2分

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1. On Christmas Eve, all flights were cancelled _____ the heavy snowstorm. Many tourists were disappointed about the delay of their family reunion.　(第42期考題)　

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

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

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

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6. _____ graduating from college, I went off to look for a job.　(第33期考題)　

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7. 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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8. 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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9. 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)　

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

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11. If the world's rain forests continue to disappear at their present rate, many species _____ extinct.　(第39期考題)　

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12. Maria, my German friend, considers the dishwasher an indispensable home ----- and wonders why it is not common in Taiwan.　(第38期考題)　

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13. 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)　

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14. 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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15. The boxing legend inspired his fans to never give up. When he got _____, he got back up again and kept fighting.　(第33期考題)　

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16. 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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17. 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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18. 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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※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)　

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20. There is a sign saying “No trespassing.” This area is a private place, so people cannot enter this place without the owner’s _____.　(第42期考題)　

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21. 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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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)　

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

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

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26. 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)　

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

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28. By the time Amy arrived at the airport, her boyfriend’s plane _____ already.　(第36期考題)　

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29. Identity theft, the _____ use of someone else’s personal information, is a criminal act and should be reported to the police.　(第41期考題)　

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30. 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)　

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

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32. It is the _____ moment for him, so instead of feeling depressed, he'd better pull himself together and try his upmost.　(第37期考題)　

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

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34. Out of intense curiosity, Linda _____ the temptation and opened her sister’s letter.　(第36期考題)　

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

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36. Dying to pass the upcoming exams with flying colors, all Sarah has to do is _____.　(第37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. The teddy bear looks old and tattered, but it is the most ----- thing in Kay's room, She loves it dearly.　(第38期考題)　

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39. So far the spending on this project is still on -----. We have to be careful not to spend more than planned.　(第38期考題)　

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40. Kate Middleton, _____ marriage to Britain’s Prince William made her Duchess of Cambridge, has played a key role in softening the royal image.　(第32期考題)　

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41. Rebecca didn’t show up last night; she _____ about our date.　(第32期考題)　

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

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

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

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

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47. He _____ his friend by telling lies about her behind her back.　(第33期考題)　

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

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

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