1.

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


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


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


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


5. When Javier gets angry, he will sit down and _____ the feeling beneath the anger to help himself calm down. (第41期考題) 


6. You will get sunburned if you are _____ to the scorching sun for too long without applying sunscreen. (第42期考題) 


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


8. 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) 


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


10. To Mandy's -----, she forgot to bring her wallet with her and couldn't pay. She didn't know what to do. (第38期考題) 


11. When doing an experiment, we should always _____ that safety is of the utmost importance. (第39期考題) 


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


13. 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) 


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


15. Anne will never let anything _____ her from pursuing her dream despite all the difficulties she's likely to encounter. (第37期考題) 


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


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


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


19.

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


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


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


22. 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) 


23.

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


24. Though the solution sounds perfect, it is not _____ because we don’t have enough time and money. (第36期考題) 


25.

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


26. 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) 


27.

The experts in this article indicate that a sense of humor is important because _____. (第39期考題) 


28. _____ online video games, Paul has very little physical activity and spend less time with family and friends. (第32期考題) 


29. I make plenty of lifelong friends in my high school, _____ give me mental support when I feel down. (第42期考題) 


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


31. It is said that the key word for this year is AI, which stands for ----- intelligence. (第38期考題) 


32. The students had a heated _____ over the issue of the death penalty in their civics class. (第34期考題) 


33. 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) 


34. It is likely _____ she is just jealous seeing you talking to other girls. (第33期考題) 


35. 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) 


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


37.

※請依上文回答問題※ All the following words can be used interchangeably in the passage except for (第40期考題) 


38. _____ others will you learn how to help yourself. (第41期考題) 


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


40. _____ as Jason was, he tried hard to repress his overwhelming joy for fear that his opponents thought him arrogant. (第37期考題) 


41. 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) 


42. 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) 


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


44. 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) 


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


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


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


48. 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) 


49. Peter got promoted again because he had shown great _____ in dealing with tough challenges and tasks. (第36期考題) 


50. The building plan ----- by Frank Lin, who has no idea what the clients need. (第38期考題)