1. From time to time criticism is unavoidable, which we can use in a positive way to improve, or in a negative way that may lower our _____ . (第37期考題) 


2. 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) 


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


4. Since the building has tilted sideways after the earthquake, it has to be ----- to ensure public safety. (第38期考題) 


5.

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


6. 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) 


7. The boxing legend inspired his fans to never give up. When he got _____, he got back up again and kept fighting. (第33期考題) 


8. _____ diseases, such as the flu or colds, spread from person to person in several ways. (第40期考題) 


9. 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) 


10.

※請依上文回答問題※ According to the passage, which of the following is true? (第40期考題) 


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


12. When Sebastian fainted, we quickly laid him down on his back. Fortunately he _____ before we called 911. (第40期考題) 


13. Feeling like an outsider in the family, John doesn’t know how to chat with his siblings easily and always has a sense of _____. (第42期考題) 


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


15.

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


16. 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) 


17. Charlotte _____ a shower when the power suddenly went out. (第41期考題) 


18. 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) 


19.

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


20. 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) 


21. The novelist _____ many speech invitations to concentrate on writing his next new novel. (第42期考題) 


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


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) 


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


25. Faced with the immense power of natural disasters like earthquakes or typhoons, humans, more often than not, appear _____ vulnerable. (第37期考題) 


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


27. 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) 


28. 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) 


29. Tim _____ mad at others easily. However, ever since he took the course of anger management, he has seldom lost his temper. (第36期考題) 


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


31. 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) 


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


33. The competition has to be postponed ----- some problems with the rules, which may still have to be revised. (第38期考題) 


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


35. Despite the disabilities, Nathan's parents treated him like an ordinary child ----- he felt inferior to others. (第38期考題) 


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


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


38.

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


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


40. University fees in many countries _____ and many people cannot afford them. (第41期考題) 


41. Children s hould avoid eating too many candies because they contain _____ flavors and colorings that are bad to their health. (第36期考題) 


42. She was _____ during the surgery, so she didn’t feel any pain. (第33期考題) 


43. People say he is _____ incompetent _____ does not care, but for me, he is just a hopeless idealist. (第33期考題) 


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


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


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


47. For decades, the vegetable vendor _____ most of her income to charities, which makes her such a great role model. (第37期考題) 


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) 


49. Rebecca didn’t show up last night; she _____ about our date. (第32期考題) 


50. Some people _____ that spiders are insects. But in fact, they are relatives of insects. (第40期考題)