單選題 每題2分

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1. In the Indian culture, cows are thought to be _____ animals. They are respected in religious activities.　(第42期考題)　

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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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5. A: Lance has been ----- all day today. B: Yes, he has an allergy to particles in the air and that's why.　(第38期考題)　

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

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7. A: I don't feel like cooking today.
B: _____ ordering a pizza instead?　(第39期考題)　

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

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10. _____, he was killed together with his whole army.　(第40期考題)　

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

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

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14. 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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15. A new iPhone will be awarded to _____ comes up with the best name for the new fragrance.　(第39期考題)　

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

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

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20. Smartphones are rather helpful in many aspects, and, as a result, many _____ it difficult to do without one.　(第37期考題)　

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

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

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23. 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)　

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24. Did Penelope tell you _____?　(第40期考題)　

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25. 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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26. Bob’s nickname was “Beckham,” a _____ to the way he styled his hair.　(第33期考題)　

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27. Brian was depressed for a long time because he couldn’t find a job. When he finally received a job offer, he was _____.　(第41期考題)　

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28. Keven, on behalf of his company, successfully signed a contract with a multinational corporation this morning. He _____ ecstatic at that moment.　(第37期考題)　

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

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31. 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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32. Hotel Plaza de Toros has a modern cafeteria _____ you can enjoy from the typical Andalusian breakfast to an English breakfast.　(第41期考題)　

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

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34. 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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35. 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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36. The hotel Oliver was talking about _____ but I couldn’t remember where I had read about it.　(第41期考題)　

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37. Without proper guidance, new workers often ----- themselves clueless and frustrated in this big company.　(第38期考題)　

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38. 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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39. Be patient. The longer you wait, _____ you are to meet the superstar.　(第36期考題)　

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40. If you _____ me, would you accept the proposal from a man you just met for the first time?　(第32期考題)　

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

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

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44. 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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45. 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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46. 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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47. Learning for her grandfather's death, Sally was struck dumb with tears _____ down her cheeks.　(第37期考題)　

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48. 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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49. 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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50. 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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