單選題 每題2分

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1. _____ 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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2. 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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3. Since the building has tilted sideways after the earthquake, it has to be ----- to ensure public safety.　(第38期考題)　

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

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※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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6. 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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7. 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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8. The _____ of the company’s service has been greatly improved, and there are now fewer customer complaints.　(第36期考題)　

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

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10. 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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11. 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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12. _____ it was raining, Jason still insisted on his camping plan.　(第42期考題)　

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

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15. Some young people _____ about having a job that is well-paid and easy to do.　(第32期考題)　

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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27. We have to _____ the connection between these two events in order to solve the problems they have caused.　(第40期考題)　

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28. 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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29. Studies indicate that too much _____ to the sun harms our skin. Before going out, please put on some sunscreen.　(第39期考題)　

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30. A: Are you familiar with the please _____ in the TV show?
B: No, I don't know any of them.　(第39期考題)　

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31. 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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32. The clever device _____ on the wall makes the room dry and comfortable even during humid days.　(第36期考題)　

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33. Many people find _____ impossible to lose weight without the help of a professional.　(第41期考題)　

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34. 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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Judging from the context, what does the word boost mean?　(第39期考題)　

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36. For decades, the vegetable vendor _____ most of her income to　charities, which makes her such a great role model.　(第37期考題)　

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37. I _____ to enjoy playing basketball, but I don't have time for it now.　(第40期考題)　

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

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39. 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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40. _____ the more money you spend on lunch dates, birthday parties and gifts.　(第41期考題)　

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

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

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43. With so many cases of murder and mass shootings in the city, the government must take drastic _____ to reduce crime.　(第36期考題)　

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44. _____, Owen stormed out of the room and banged the door behind him.　(第40期考題)　

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

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47. It is a paradox that every dictator has climbed to power on the ladder of free speech; immediately on attaining power each dictator has _____ all free speech except his own.　(第41期考題)　

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

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50. When the curtain _____ at the end of the play, the audience sat in stunned silence for at least three or four minutes.　(第41期考題)　

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