1. Mr. Lee was fortunate enough to make a full _____ from the stock market before this recession. (第33期考題) 


2. 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) 


3. A huge parade is held on the _____ of the 1959 revolution. It is one of the biggest annual events of the city. (第33期考題) 


4. 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) 


5. 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) 


6. I am sorry, but you can't order beef noodles. We have _____ beef. (第39期考題) 


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


8. _____ that the leader of the labor union decided to protest against the unfair treatment to the workers. (第42期考題) 


9. While the election campaign was filled with fake news, important public issues were often _____. (第39期考題) 


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


11. 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) 


12. So far the spending on this project is still on -----. We have to be careful not to spend more than planned. (第38期考題) 


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


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


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


16. 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) 


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


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


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


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


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


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


23. Due to the heavy rain, the citizens couldn't drive their cars, ----- take buses because the roads were flooded. (第38期考題) 


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


25. Our homeroom teacher was _____ when she knew two students skipped class and smoked on campus. (第42期考題) 


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


27. _____ Hemingway's inspiration for the book, The Old Man And The Sea, was the Cuban fisherman Gregorio Fuentes, who was also Hemingway's friend. (第40期考題) 


28. As more and more species are faced with extinction, how to sustain biodiversity is _____ great significance to human beings. (第37期考題) 


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


30. Reading novels is great mental exercise because it stimulates your _____ as well as improves your brain power. (第39期考題) 


31. 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) 


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


33. The blind lawyer was rejected by over twenty law firms because of his disability, _____ he had a Harvard Law degree. (第42期考題) 


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


35. Kids usually _____ Christmas and New Year. That's when they have a lot of fun eating and playing. (第39期考題) 


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


37. 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) 


38. 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) 


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


40. Bob’s nickname was “Beckham,” a _____ to the way he styled his hair. (第33期考題) 


41. 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) 


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


43. You should dress up yourself on this formal _____. To show respect to the host, no slippers or casual clothes are allowed. (第42期考題) 


44.

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


45.

※請依上文回答問題※ Which of the following will most likely benefit from the research mentioned in the passage? (第40期考題) 


46. 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) 


47. 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) 


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


49. The hotel Oliver was talking about _____ but I couldn’t remember where I had read about it. (第41期考題) 


50. 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)