單選題 每題2分

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1. 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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2. A perfectionist such as Daniel always ----- to make sure nothing goes wrong. He is obsessed with details.　(第38期考題)　

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

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4. Yellowstone National Park was the first national park in the U.S. It _____ in 1872.　(第40期考題)　

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

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6. Whatever you say, I will _____ my principles and won’t change my opinions.　(第33期考題)　

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

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8. Though I don't _____ of many of my colleague's proposals, I have to admit that his ideas are very creative.　(第39期考題)　

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9. 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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10. 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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11. After a series of tests, Brian proved to be the most competent among all the _____ , the one everyone could look to.　(第37期考題)　

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

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13. Anderson hasn’t made up his mind _____.　(第32期考題)　

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14. Due to the serious knee injury, the tennis player had no choice but to _____ from the tournament.　(第39期考題)　

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15. 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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16. 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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17. Much of Ethan's house had already been destroyed before the firemen finally _____ the fire.　(第40期考題)　

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

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19. 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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20. Jenny lives right at the foot of Ali Mountain, but she was so busy that she only visits it ----- with guests.　(第38期考題)　

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21. 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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22. 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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23. 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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24. _____ others will you learn how to help yourself.　(第41期考題)　

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25. 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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26. 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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27. _____, Alora remained seated during the whole parade.　(第41期考題)　

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28. Technological and industrial development not only led to economic growth and _____ but also posed a threat to the ecological system.　(第32期考題)　

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

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30. In 2014, Malala Yousafzai became the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner ever when _____ the award at age 17.　(第41期考題)　

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

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

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33. Jason and Billy are my twin brothers, who are over 40 now and living in New York and London, _____.　(第36期考題)　

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

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

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

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37. 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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38.

※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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39. _____ it was raining, Jason still insisted on his camping plan.　(第42期考題)　

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40. 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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41. 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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42. _____ graduating from college, I went off to look for a job.　(第33期考題)　

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43. 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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44. German _____ power was restricted after World War II. The entire army was restricted to just 100,000 men, and the navy was reduced to just 15,000 men.　(第40期考題)　

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

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

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48. The angry manager ordered that the mistakes in the report _____ right away and then stormed out of the room.　(第36期考題)　

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49. To live a better life, _____ is learn from our past mistakes.　(第41期考題)　

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

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