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


2. 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) 


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


11. Liam got a letter from his girlfriend and he knew she was not happy. She didn’t say anything but Liam could tell by _____ that something was upsetting her. (第41期考題) 


12. Dying to lose weight, some people _____ by eating nothing at all the entire day. (第36期考題) 


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


14. _____ all the detailed guidelines printed on the box, everyone is capable of operating the device with ease. (第36期考題) 


15. 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) 


16. 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) 


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


18. As a result of all the efforts the local government has been making, this small town _____ a large industrial city. (第37期考題) 


19. Although it is possible nowadays to have apps ----- many expressions into another language for us, it is still important to learn to speak a foreign language. (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. Peter is _____ about his achievements; he credits the success to his research team. (第39期考題) 


22. The U.S. presidential ----- is more than a year away, but more than 20 people are ready to join the race. (第38期考題) 


23. Sarah _____ the cat that had fallen onto the MRT tracks and prevented it from getting hurt. (第33期考題) 


24. The train _____, we had no choice but to spend another three hours waiting for the next one. (第36期考題) 


25. 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) 


26. 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) 


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


28. 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) 


29. 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) 


30.

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


31. Bullying will leave a lifelong mental scar that _____ affects children into adulthood. (第32期考題) 


32. The disadvantage of this job is that the heavy workload and long working hours _____ of my family life. (第42期考題) 


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


34. I advise you to visit the Modern Art Museum, ----- there are always great exhibitions and events going on. (第38期考題) 


35.

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


36. Flammable liquids, knives, and toy guns are _____ on board the aircraft. (第32期考題) 


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


38. Parents have the responsibility to teach their children to draw a clear _____ between right and wrong. (第39期考題) 


39. 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) 


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


41. 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) 


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


43. Tina _____ when Tim offered to sell her the house at such a low price. She knew that something was not right. (第36期考題) 


44. 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) 


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


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


47. 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) 


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


49. _____, this basketball player still had excellent performances and got the MVP of the match. (第42期考題) 


50. This is a well-reviewed series of lessons for beginners as well as for those who want to _____ their French. (第40期考題)