單選題 每題2分

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1. Emily is _____ the summer because she can pay a visit to her grandparents living in Japan.　(第32期考題)　

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

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3. 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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4. 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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5. Pressured by public anger, the mayor finally admitted his mistake and _____ for his rude remarks.　(第36期考題)　

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6.

Based on the context, what is the meaning of "abused"?　(第38期考題)　

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7. _____, Owen stormed out of the room and banged the door behind him.　(第40期考題)　

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8. Benjamin Franklin once said, “Don’t _____ until tomorrow what you can do today.” We should not delay doing anything we can do today. It’s good advice for all of us.　(第41期考題)　

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9. 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)　

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

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11. 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)　

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12. 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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13.

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

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14. 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)　

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15. Japanese people _____ bowing even when they talk on the phone.　(第33期考題)　

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

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17. Dyscalculia is a learning difficulty that impacts student's ability to do math. Children with dyscalculia usually have difficulty _____ numbers, symbols, and related concepts.　(第40期考題)　

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

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19. Love, respect, trust, and acceptance are important _____ in a happy and lasting marriage.　(第34期考題)　

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20. 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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21. 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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22. I have made up my mind. _____ hard you persuade me, I won’t change my decision.　(第36期考題)　

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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)　

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

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25. To cut costs, Veronica suggested _____ her apartment for shooting the scene.　(第39期考題)　

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26. It is a paradox that every dictator has climbed to power on the ladder of free speech; immediately on attaining power each dictator has _____ all free speech except his own.　(第41期考題)　

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27. 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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28. Without proper guidance, new workers often ----- themselves clueless and frustrated in this big company.　(第38期考題)　

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

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

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31. Kim is _____ going to be furious when she sees the mess you made in the office.　(第33期考題)　

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

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33. _____ 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)　

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34. 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)　

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35. Be patient. The longer you wait, _____ you are to meet the superstar.　(第36期考題)　

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36.

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

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

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38. To live a better life, _____ is learn from our past mistakes.　(第41期考題)　

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39.

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

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42. 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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43. The customer service manager asked all the staff to be _____ in responding to complaints.　(第39期考題)　

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44. Peter got promoted again because he had shown great _____ in dealing with tough challenges and tasks.　(第36期考題)　

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45. 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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46.

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

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47. 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)　

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

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49. Did Penelope tell you _____?　(第40期考題)　

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

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