單選題 每題2分

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1. Smartphones are rather helpful in many aspects, and, as a result, many _____ it difficult to do without one.　(第37期考題)　

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2. Ever since Larry’s best friends betrayed him, he has had trouble _____ close relationships with others.　(第36期考題)　

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3. Michigan Stadium has a seating _____ of 107,601. It is the second largest stadium in the world and the largest in the United States.　(第40期考題)　

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

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

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7. 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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8. Tourism is Egypt’s _____ lifeline, representing almost 12% of its national income.　(第34期考題)　

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9. 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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10. Thirty years later, I can still identify several people in the photo -----. They haven't changed that much.　(第38期考題)　

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

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13. Dying to pass the upcoming exams with flying colors, all Sarah has to do is _____.　(第37期考題)　

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

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15. 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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16.

※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)　

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

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

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

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21. 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)　

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22. 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)　

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23. There is evidence that there _____ water on Mars a long time ago. Observer show signs of dried up lake beds, past floods and old river channels.　(第33期考題)　

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

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25.

What doesn't happen to the brain when it gets old?　(第39期考題)　

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

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27. Maggie considers that hustle and bustle of New York annoying as she _____ in the tranquil countryside.　(第37期考題)　

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28.

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

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29. A girl saw two thieves _____ her neighbor’s house. She called the police immediately.　(第32期考題)　

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30. 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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31. When the curtain _____ at the end of the play, the audience sat in stunned silence for at least three or four minutes.　(第41期考題)　

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32. To pay his way through college, Allen takes a couple of part-time jobs, one of _____ is tutoring elementary school students.　(第37期考題)　

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

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

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35. Singing a _____ while rocking a baby to sleep can help early language development. 　(第40期考題)　

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36. 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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37. 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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38. The fireworks display was so _____ that the visitors could hardly take their eyes off it.　(第39期考題)　

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

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

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41.

Judging from the context, what does the word boost mean?　(第39期考題)　

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

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

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44.

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

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45. To everyone's surprise, Paul _____ , devoted himself to charities, and even organized a non-profit organization helping the needy.　(第37期考題)　

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46. A singer, songwriter, and actor, Bon Jovi is definitely one of the most _____ artists working today.　(第32期考題)　

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

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48. It is important to be logical and clear when you write. You have to make yourself ----- by your readers.　(第38期考題)　

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

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

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