單選題 每題2分

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

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2. 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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3. 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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4. _____ they knew the typhoon had hit the island that they started to panic.　(第33期考題)　

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5. The latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says _____ is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of diseases and infections.　(第41期考題)　

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6. 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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7. 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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8.

What is the best title for this article?　(第38期考題)　

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

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10. 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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11. The famous fashion designer, Jason Wu, preferred to play with dolls and dressed them up, _____ play sports when he was a little boy.　(第42期考題)　

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12. Apparently, Mr. Flately has _____. He does not drink anymore and is helping her wife run the grocery store.　(第32期考題)　

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13. 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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14.

※請依上文回答問題※ What is this passage mainly about?　(第40期考題)　

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15. The Greek national _____ has been played at every Olympics closing ceremony to honor Greece’s role as the birthplace of the Olympic Games.　(第41期考題)　

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16. Since I first stepped foot on this beautiful island, I _____ by the country.　(第33期考題)　

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17. 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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18. The mother starts to feel worried and anxious, because her daughter _____ her there hours ago.　(第36期考題)　

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19. The use of _____, although a traditional part of the celebration, has over the years led to many injuries and deaths.There have been incidents every year of users being blinded, losing body parts, or suffering other injuries, especially during festivities such as Chinese New Year season.　(第41期考題)　

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20. The restaurant in Taipei _____ I had my first Taiwanese meal was a small and cozy place with great service.　(第39期考題)　

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

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22. Even though every smartphone has a clock on it, wrist watches are still _____.　(第33期考題)　

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

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24. 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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25. 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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26. 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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27. Learning for her grandfather's death, Sally was struck dumb with tears _____ down her cheeks.　(第37期考題)　

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28. When traveling solo in a foreign country, you cannot be _____ careful about any stranger getting close to you; that person may be a pickpocket.　(第37期考題)　

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

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30. 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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31. 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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32. His arrogance and vanity stopped him _____ what really mattered to him.　(第32期考題)　

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33. Michael regrets when he was young, he _____ day by day without making good use of his time and now he still hasn't yet accomplished anything.　(第37期考題)　

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

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35. 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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36. Paris has long been _____the most romantic city in the world.　(第32期考題)　

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37.

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

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38.

※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)　

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

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40. The fireworks display was so _____ that the visitors could hardly take their eyes off it.　(第39期考題)　

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

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

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43. Don't push yourself too hard; taking a vacation _____ enables one to restore energy, so stop being tense all the time.　(第37期考題)　

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44. Jim is afraid of making mistakes. _____ this fear that prevents him from making progress.　(第39期考題)　

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45. Even though he seems _____ most of the time, none can be more careful than he in terms of handling thorny situations.　(第37期考題)　

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

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48. 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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49. 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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50. An intelligent discussion can quickly _____ into a battle if the two parties allow it.　(第41期考題)　

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